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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 5 MIN

What is listeriosis and the risks?

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Investigations are ongoing into a potentially “extensive outbreak” of listeriosis in Ireland after one person has died with a confirmed case of the disease.  The Food Safety Authority has recalled 140 ready-made meals from Irish stores over concerns of the presence of Listeria.  To explain more about the bacteria was Alan Reilly, Adjunct professor at the Institute of Food and Health in UCD and former chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

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Investigations are ongoing into a potentially “extensive outbreak” of listeriosis in Ireland after one person has died with a confirmed case of the disease.  The Food Safety Authority has recalled 140 ready-made meals from Irish stores over concerns...

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