In Ireland, Western Brand recalled batches of its Sage & Onion Cook-in-Bag Whole Chicken due to possible Salmonella contamination. Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at the point of sale. And consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. Particular batches of Western Brand Sage and Onion Cook in Bag Whole Chicken have been withdrawn due to concerns they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) released the alert, stating: "Western Brand is recalling the below batches of its Sage and Onion Cook in Bag Whole Chicken due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at the point of sale. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches." The recall impacts Aldi Butchers Selection Sage and Onion Cook-in-Bag Whole Chicken 1600g, with a use-by date of May 13, 2026, and batch number 26124-640. It also impacts two batches of Tesco Roast in Bag Sage and Onion Stuffed Whole Irish Chicken 1500g: one with a use-by date of May 13, 2026, and batch number 26124-640, and another with a use-by date of May 14, 2026, and batch number 26125-206. The FSAI warned that Salmonella, a harmful bacterium responsible for foodborne illness, can cause serious health complications. The organization stated: "People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between six and 72 hours. @ https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-specific-batches-of-western-brand-sage-o
