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Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    FSAI announces recall of SuperValu and Centra smoked salmon products over listeria

    Recall announced

    The Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced a recall of smoked salmon products from the Centra Inspired By and SuperValu ranges after listeria monocytogenes was detected. Affected batches across the SuperValu Signature and Inspired By Centra ranges carry use-by dates of 31 October and 4 November 2026, and retailers were requested to remove them from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. The announcement followed a separate recall of SuperValu own-brand smoked salmon announced the previous Sunday, also due to listeria monocytogenes.

    The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced a recall of smoked salmon products from the Centra Inspired By and SuperValu ranges after listeria monocytogenes was detected. Affected batches across the SuperValu Signature and Inspired By Centra ranges carry use-by dates of 31 October and 4 November 2026, and retailers have been requested to remove them from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. The announcement follows a separate recall of SuperValu own-brand smoked salmon announced the previous Sunday, also due to listeria monocytogenes.

    Company response

    • Remediation — SuperValu

      Retailers have been requested to remove the affected batches from sale and to display recall notices at point-of-sale.
    • Remediation — Centra

      Retailers have been requested to remove the affected batches from sale and to display recall notices at point-of-sale.

    Source excerpt

    • Retailers have been requested to remove the affected batches from sale and to display recall notices at point-of-sale.
    • The FSAI says the recall is due to listeria monocytogenes being detected.
    • The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has announced a recall of a number of smoked salmon products.
  2. 2022

    Centra and SuperValu recall rice products over possible insects

    Recall announced

    Centra and SuperValu recalled rice products because of the possible presence of insects. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland advised customers not to consume the affected products. Recall notices were to be displayed in stores. The recall concerned rice products sold by the two retailers, and the stated reason was the possible presence of insects. No further details on specific products, batches, or outcomes were provided in the source.

    Centra and SuperValu recalled rice products due to the possible presence of insects. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland urged customers not to consume the products; recall notices were to be displayed in stores.

    Company response

    • Recall — SuperValu

      SuperValu and Centra are recalling the below batches of rice products due to the possible presence of insects.
    • Recall — Centra

      SuperValu and Centra are recalling the below batches of rice products due to the possible presence of insects.

    Source excerpt

    • A total of 11 products are being recalled due to the possible presence of insects.
    • Both SuperValu and Centra have issued an urgent recall on their rice products.