SuperValu controversies

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. Retailers were requested to remove the products 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.

SuperValu: Cyber-attack affects supermarket refrigeration systems

Issue disclosure

A suspected cyber-attack affected refrigeration systems at supermarkets across six European countries, including Delhaize, Carrefour, Colruyt Group-operated shops, ICA, Coop, SuperValu and Selver stores. The attack caused some freezers to warm and food to be discarded. The attacker was not identified.

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, affected batches, or the outcome of the recall 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.