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Mince recalled from Lidl and SuperValu over salmonella fears; here's what to check. Jun 14, 26 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. This week's Top Stories

Tesco and Kepak launch 23% lower-carbon Irish beef range. According to the retailer, the product's carbon footprints is independently verified by the Carbon Trust 25 May 2026 Tesco in partnership with Kepak have launched a new Irish beef range which has been shown to be up to 23% lower-carbon than other equivalent Irish beef meat cuts or finished products. Verified by the Carbon Trust the new range is exclusively available across Tesco stores and online. The introduction of this range is a direct response to growing consumer demand for lower-carbon food choices and is a first-to-market launch in Irish retail. While research consistently shows shoppers care about sustainability, the primary drivers of purchase decisions remain taste, quality, and value, the retailer noted. Commenting on the announcement, Geoff Byrne, CEO Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland, said: "At Tesco, ShelfLife know its customers want food that delivers on taste, quality, and value, but they also want to understand the impact of the choices they make. "The new Bright Meat Company range offers customers excellent quality Irish products they can feel good about putting into their baskets. "We are committed to collaborating with farmers, supply chain partners, and independent experts to support more sustainable food choices as we work towards our ambition to be net zero across the value chain by 2050." Twenty20 Beef Club The Bright Meat Company range is supplied through the Twenty20 Beef Club, a producer group of Irish farmers supplying cattle through Kepak's and Tirlán's integrated beef supply chain. Through the Twenty20 programme, farmers are supported to adopt more sustainable farming practices that help reduce environmental impact while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and beef quality, Tesco explained. This fully traceable farm-to-fork approach gives consumers confidence that the beef they are buying has been responsibly produced by trusted Irish family farms committed to a more sustainable future for food production, it added. Working with the internationally recognised Carbon Trust footprint label, the product carbon footprint of individual Bright Meat Company products has been independently verified against equivalent Irish beef meat cuts or finished products. This means shoppers can see verified 'lower-than' claims on pack, helping them to make more informed choices with confidence. 'Lower carbon footprints' Minister Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, stated: "This initiative demonstrates how collaboration across farming, processing and retail underpinned by independent verification by the Carbon Trust can successfully lead to lower carbon footprints, while maintaining the high standards for quality that Irish beef is known for. "Promotion of sustainable food can hugely benefit Ireland, as a food producer, into the future." Brian Tormey CEO, Kepak, added: "Achieving independent certification from the Carbon Trust is an important milestone for Kepak and reflects the work being done across its business and supply chain to build a more sustainable and resilient beef production model. "It is important that we continue to work collaboratively with farmers, customers, Tirlán and our other industry partners to deliver measurable progress in a practical and commercially sustainable way. We see this as another step in strengthening the long-term competitiveness and credibility of our beef."

Exclusive lower-carbon Irish beef range now available in Tesco - verified up to 23% lower carbon footprint. 25 May 2026 A brand new lower-carbon Irish beef range has been officially unveiled on Tesco shelves, and launched by Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon and Tesco CEO, Geoff Byrne. Developed by Tesco in partnership with Kepak, the product carbon footprints of the Bright Meat Company range are independently verified by the Carbon Trust. The range, available exclusively in Tesco stores and online, offers an extensive new selection of Irish beef products combining excellent quality and taste with carbon footprint transparency. The product carbon footprint of the Bright Meat Company range has been shown to be up to 23 percent lower than other equivalent Irish beef meat cuts or finished products*. The introduction of this range is a direct response to growing consumer demand for lower-carbon food choices and is a first-to-market launch in Irish retail. While research consistently shows shoppers care about sustainability, the primary drivers of purchase decisions remain taste, quality, and value. The Bright Meat Company range bridges that gap, delivering great tasting Irish beef with lower-carbon product footprints than other market comparators, which are both credible and easy to understand for customers. The Bright Meat Company range is supplied through the Twenty20 Beef Club, a producer group of Irish farmers supplying cattle through Kepak's and Tirlán's integrated beef supply chain. Through the Twenty20 programme, farmers are supported to adopt more sustainable farming practices that help reduce environmental impact while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and beef quality. This fully traceable farm-to-fork approach gives consumers confidence that the beef they are buying has been responsibly produced by trusted Irish family farms committed to a more sustainable future for food production. Working with the internationally recognised Carbon Trust footprint label, the product carbon footprint of individual Bright Meat Company products has been independently verified against equivalent Irish beef meat cuts or finished products *. This means shoppers can see verified 'lower-than' claims on pack, helping them to make more informed choices with confidence. Geoff Byrne, CEO Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland, said: "At Tesco, we know our customers want food that delivers on taste, quality, and value, but they also want to understand the impact of the choices they make. The new Bright Meat Company range offers customers excellent quality Irish products they can feel good about putting into their baskets. We are committed to collaborating with farmers, supply chain partners, and independent experts to support more sustainable food choices as we work towards our ambition to be net zero across the value chain by 2050." Minister Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine added: "This initiative demonstrates how collaboration across farming, processing and retail underpinned by independent verification by the Carbon Trust can successfully lead to lower carbon footprints, while maintaining the high standards for quality that Irish beef is known for. Promotion of sustainable food can hugely benefit Ireland, as a food producer, into the future." Brian Tormey CEO of Kepak added: "Achieving independent certification from the Carbon Trust is an important milestone for Kepak and reflects the work being done across our business and supply chain to build a more sustainable and resilient beef production model. It is important that we continue to work collaboratively with farmers, customers, Tirlán and our other industry partners to deliver measurable progress in a practical and commercially sustainable way. We see this as another step in strengthening the long-term competitiveness and credibility of our beef." Tiph Aries, Associate Director Agriculture, Food & Drink, Carbon Trust said "As scrutiny of environmental claims increases, it can be tempting for organisations to pull back from talking about their climate action. But consumers still want clear, trustworthy information - and that's exactly what this verification delivers. By independently verifying the carbon product footprints of the Bright Meat Company range, we're helping communicate in a way shoppers can recognise and trust at the point of purchase." * When compared to data from the Bord Bia Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) Independent verification through the Carbon Trust Kepak worked with the Carbon Trust to calculate and independently verify the cradle-to-grave carbon footprint of individual Bright Meat Company products against equivalent Irish beef cuts and finished products, using SBLAS-equivalent data provided by Bord Bia. All calculations were verified in line with ISO 14067 standards. Each eligible product carries the Carbon Trust footprint label on pack, confirming a lower carbon footprint than comparable Irish beef products on the market. For full details visit: //tesco.ie/brightmeatcompany