A number of pork mince products sold in Lidl and SuperValu have been recalled over fears they may be contaminated with salmonella.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed the recall, which applies to specific batches of Irish pork mince supplied by Kepak.

All of the affected products carry a use-by date of June 16, 2026, meaning they may still be sitting in fridges in homes around the country this weekend.

Shoppers are being urged not to eat the affected products.

The products affected

Lidl Family Pack 100% Irish Pork Mince (800g) – use-by date 16/06/2026, batch number L5159, approval number IE 329 EC

SuperValu Fresh Irish Pork Mince (400g) – use-by date 16/06/2026, batch number L5159, approval number IE 329 EC

SuperValu Fresh Irish Pork Mince (800g) — use-by date 16/06/2026, batch number L6159, approval number IE 329 EC

The FSAI has issued a Category 1 alert, and retailers have been told to remove the affected batches from sale immediately and display recall notices at the point of sale.

What to do if you’ve bought one

If you have any of the affected mince at home, do not eat it. Return it to the store where you bought it for a refund, or dispose of it.

The symptoms to watch for

Salmonella infection typically causes symptoms within 12 to 36 hours, though this can range from six to 72 hours.

The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody, along with fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts four to seven days.

The FSAI warned that the elderly, infants and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to suffer severe illness, and that in some cases the diarrhoea can be serious enough to require hospital admission.

If you are concerned about your health after eating any of the affected products, you should contact your GP.