Both supermarkets have made the recall for items from their premium own-brand ranges.

Ham products from Tesco Finest and Lidl's Deluxe range have been recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) over the possible health risk.

Ham products made by the Brady Family brand are also part of the announcement.

All products included in the recall:

Brady Family Wood Smokes Real Irish Ham 6 Slices – pack size 80g – batch code 235417

Brady Family Hand Crumbed Real Irish Ham 6 Slices – pack size 80g – batch code 235880 and 235765

Lidl’s Deluxe Triple Oak Smoked Carved Irish Ham 5 slices – pack size 130g – batch code 235461

Deluxe Honey Roast Carved Irish Ham 5 Slices – pack size 130g – batch code 235473

Tesco Finest Crumbed Shaved Ham 16 slices – pack size 120g – batch code 235412

The use-by date on all of these products is July 16.

Notices will be displayed at point of sale.

Consumers have been advised not to eat the items impacted and dispose of them.

Listeria monocytogenes could lead to mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

Cold meats can be particularly risky when it comes to being contaminated with listeria bacteria. Other foods include smoked and cured fish, shellfish and mouldy cheeses such as camembert and brie.

According to the NHS website, most people infected with the bacteria suffer no symptoms or only mild signs such as a high temperature, vomiting, aches and pains, chills or diarrhoea.

Those at higher risk include pregnant women, newborn babies and patients with weakened immune systems.

Risk also increases with age.

Parents are advised to call 999 or go to A&E if children suffer more severe symptoms including a severe headache and stiff neck, discomfort looking at bright lights, seizures, sudden confusion or sleepiness, and a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it.

Most infections from the bacteria can be managed at home with rest and plenty of fluids.