DUNNES Stores has issued an urgent recall of its Irish Chicken Sweet & Spicy Wings over concerns about salmonella contamination.
The 500g product, with a use-by date of October 26, 2024, is being pulled from shelves urgently.
This news comes after a batch was flagged for the potential presence of the harmful bacteria.
Customers who have purchased the affected item are urged to check their freezers immediately and not to consume the wings under any circumstances.
Recall notices will be displayed in all Dunnes Stores outlets to alert shoppers to the issue.
Salmonella infections can cause a range of unpleasant and sometimes severe symptoms.
Those infected typically develop diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody, alongside fever, abdominal cramps, and headaches.
Symptoms usually appear between 12 and 36 hours after exposure, although this time frame can range from 6 to 72 hours.
While most cases resolve within four to seven days, more severe infections can require hospitalisation.
Vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, infants, and those with weakened immune systems, are at a higher risk of severe illness.
Shoppers are advised to dispose of the affected batch and contact Dunnes Stores for further information if needed.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has stressed the importance of following recall instructions to prevent the risk of infection.
Dunnes Stores apologised for any inconvenience caused and urged customers to stay vigilant.
For more updates, customers can check the FSAI website or visit their nearest Dunnes location.
This is not the only recall Dunnes Stores has announced this week.
Another recall affects a batch of Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Smoky BBQ Drumsticks, sold in 500g packs.
This particular product has a batch code 24 309 and a use-by date of 14th November.
The retailer urged customers who have already purchased the product to return it to your nearest Dunnes Stores.
And shoppers will receive a full refund, even without a receipt.
Dunnes Stores has assured customers that recall notices will be clearly displayed at points of sale to ensure shoppers are aware of the issue.
And to spread the word to family and friends who may have bought the product.
The recall highlights the importance of vigilance around food safety, particularly as the busy Christmas season approaches.
