Dunnes Stores Recalls Batch of Organic Porridge Oats Over Plastic Contamination Risk

Dunnes Stores is recalling a specific batch of its Organic Porridge Oats due to the possible presence of clear plastic pellets, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has announced today.

The recall affects 1kg packs of Dunnes Stores Organic Porridge Oats with batch code 5284 FI, time stamped between 06:00 and 12:00, and best before date of 11 October 2026. The product originated in the United Kingdom.

The Food Safety Authority has issued a Category 1 alert, its highest level, indicating immediate action is required. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in affected stores.

Consumer Advice

Consumers who have purchased the implicated batch are advised not to eat the product. Anyone who has bought porridge oats matching the specific batch code, time stamp, and best before date should check their packaging and dispose of the product if it matches the affected batch.

Retail Action

Retailers have been requested to remove the implicated batch from sale immediately and display recall notices at point-of-sale to inform customers. The recall applies to manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers, and retailers handling the product.

This is the latest in a series of food safety alerts issued by the FSAI to protect consumers from potentially contaminated products. Shoppers are reminded to always check batch codes and best before dates when recall notices are issued.