ALERT: Popular herb sold in Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more recalled amid Listeria concerns
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches
A series of branded coriander products have become the latest food items to be recalled following fears that bacteria known as Listeria monocytogenes could be present within them.
In a public notice to consumers, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland confirmed that various brands of O'Hanlon Herbs potted coriander are being removed with immediate effect.
This warning was issued as there could possibly be a presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the herbs.
The affected products were sold in Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Dunnes Stores, Nolans, Mortons, Marks & Spencer and Supervalu.
The implicated batches include:
- Aldi - Egan's Potted Coriander - Batches 273, 275 - Display until date 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025, 11/08/2025
- Tesco - Tesco Growing Herb Coriander - Batches 273, 275 - Display until date 03/08/2025, 04/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025
- Dunnes Stores - O'Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander - Batches 273, 275, 277, 283 - Display until date 03/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025
- Dunnes Stores - O'Hanlon's Herbs Compostable Potted Coriander - Batches 273, 275,277 - Display until date 03/08/2025, 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025, 08/08/2025, 09/08/2025, 10/08/2025
- Nolans - O'Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander - Batch 273 - Display until date 07/08/2025
- Mortons - O'Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander - Batch 273 - Display until date 07/08/2025
- Marks & Spencer - M&S Irish Coriander - Batches 273, 275 - Display until date 06/08/2025, 09/08/2025
- Lidl - O'Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander - Batches 273, 275, 277 - Display until date L3104, L3105, L3106, L3107, L3201
- Supervalu - Supervalu Irish Coriander - Batches 273, 275, 277 283 - Display until date 1M0308P1, 1M0408P1, 1M0508P1, 1M0608P1, 1M0708P1, 1M0808P1, 1M0908P1, 1M1008P1
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.
Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days.
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches and recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in stores.
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
This news comes just one day after a batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus was recalled, also due to bacteria fears.