One adult with a confirmed case has died, and 9 other cases have also been confirmed in recent days.
The company at the centre of a listeria outbreak has issued an apology.
Ballymaguire Foods has had over 200 types of ready-made meals recalled by the Food Safety Authority in the past couple of days amid an "extensive outbreak" of listeriosis.
One adult with a confirmed case has died, and 9 other cases have also been confirmed in recent days.
The company based in Lusk - which produces the meals for Irish supermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi, Centra and Supervalue - has issued an apology:
"Ballymaguire Foods has initiated a full precautionary recall of all products produced at one of our facilities following the identification of listeria bacteria as part of a quality control check.
Incidents of this nature are extremely rare for us. We are treating it with the utmost seriousness and are working closely with all parties to manage the situation swiftly and responsibly.
Immediately upon identifying the issue, we informed our retail and foodservice customers and engaged with all relevant authorities, including the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), the Health Service Executive (HSE), and our regional Environmental Health Officer.
Through our retail partners, all products are being withdrawn from the shelves, and a full consumer communication process is underway.
As a precautionary measure, and in line with our rigorous response protocols, we made the decision on Saturday to temporarily suspend all production at the affected facility. Our internal team, supported by independent external experts, conducted a comprehensive assessment and implemented immediate corrective actions. These included a full pharmaceutical-grade clean down of the facility. In consultation with the relevant statutory bodies and our customers, we will resume production once it is confirmed safe to do so.
We sincerely apologise to our customers and consumers for the concern this may cause. Ballymaguire Foods is a fully accredited, award-winning producer of freshly prepared meals. For over 20 years, we have invested significantly and worked hard to build a business with an excellent track record in quality, innovation, and service. We are regularly audited by the appropriate regulatory authorities and operate to the highest food safety and quality standards. Robust systems are at the heart of how we operate, and we remain focused on continuously strengthening them to safeguard against future risks."
Listeriosis comes from listeria bacteria and is usually caused by eating contaminated food.
Listeria bacteria can cause mild flu-like symptoms, as well as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea - with severe complications in rare cases.
