Urgent 'do not eat' warning for popular €3.95 breakfast item after contamination scare
Shoppers are being urged not to eat the affected batch (stock image)(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images)Shoppers are being urged to check their homes after an urgent recall was issued for a popular breakfast item. Consumers are being advised to not eat a specific batch of Nutrilean Chocolate Brownie Overnight Oats because of a contamination scare.The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed that Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a batch of these overnight oats, priced at €3.95.A spokesperson said: "The above batch of Nutrilean Chocolate Brownie Overnight Oats is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes."The affected pack has a best before date of 25/11/2025.Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness in some people. The FSAI explained: "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 incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average three weeks but can range between three and 70 days."Recall of a batch of Nutrilean Chocolate Brownie Overnight Oats due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes(Image: FSAI)Retailers have been instructed to remove the affected batch from sale and display notices at the point of sale. Wholesalers and distributors are also being asked to alert customers and make sure the batch is recalled.Consumers are being urged to not eat the affected batch.Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
