Major Coriander Recall Across Irish Supermarkets Over Further Listeria Concerns
Major coriander recall at Aldi, Tesco, Dunnes, Lidl & SuperValu over further Listeria risk.
O'Hanlon Herbs has issued an urgent recall of potted coriander products sold at major retailers across Ireland, including Aldi, Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, and SuperValu, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria that can cause serious illness in vulnerable groups.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced the Category 1 recall today, affecting multiple brands of potted coriander with display dates ranging from 3 August to 11 August 2025. The contamination concerns products sold under various brand names but all produced by O'Hanlon Herbs.
Affected retailers and their specific products include Aldi (Egans Potted Coriander), Tesco (Growing Herb Coriander), Dunnes Stores (O'Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander and Compostable Potted Coriander), Nolans and Mortons (O'Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander), Marks & Spencer (M&S Irish Coriander), Lidl (O'Hanlon Herbs Potted Coriander), and SuperValu (Irish Coriander).
The recall involves batch codes 273, 275, 277, and 283, with additional specific batch identifiers varying by retailer. Shoppers who have purchased potted coriander with display dates between 3 and 11 August should check their products immediately.
Listeria infection can cause mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea in healthy individuals. However, the bacteria poses serious risks to pregnant women, babies, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, potentially causing severe complications.
The incubation period for Listeria infection averages three weeks but can range from three to 70 days, making it crucial for anyone who has consumed affected products to monitor their health carefully.
Retailers have been instructed to remove all implicated batches from sale immediately and display recall notices at point-of-sale locations. Consumers are strongly advised not to eat any of the affected products and to dispose of them safely.
Anyone who has consumed the recalled coriander and experiences symptoms should contact their GP, particularly if they belong to one of the vulnerable groups mentioned. The wide distribution across Cork's major supermarkets means many households may have affected products in their kitchens.
This recall highlights the importance of checking food safety alerts regularly, especially for fresh herbs and produce that are often consumed raw in salads and garnishes.
