ALERT! Major recall underway amid fears 'specific' chicken product contains salmonella

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a major recall across Ireland over fears a popular chicken product contains salmonella.

A specific batch of Pettitt's Cook at Home Basil & Pesto Chicken Fillets is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.

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Although the implicated batch is past its use by date, the product is suitable for home freezing. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batch.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

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People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.

Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.