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Recall of specific batches of Lidl Chicken Breast Fillet products due to the presence of Salmonella

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2026.21
Product Identification: Please see table below for details.
Batch Code Please see table below for details.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The below batches of Lidl 100% Irish Chicken Breast Fillet products are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Although the implicated batches are past their use by date, the products are suitable for home freezing. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batch.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Lidl stores.

Product Name

Product Name Approval Number Pack size Use-by date Batch code
Free Range 100% Irish Chicken Breast Fillets IE 803 EC 291g  12 Apr L1023753
100% Irish Diced Chicken Breast Fillets IE 818 EC 550g 13 Apr  -

 

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. 

Picture of Free Range 100% Irish Chicken Breast Fillets
Picture of Diced Chicken Breast Fillets