People warned over eating some frozen fruit and veg sold in shops like Dunnes, Tesco and Lidl due to illness concerns

Irish consumers are being warned about eating certain frozen fruit and vegetable products due to illness concerns.

A new study from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland has found "a potential low-level risk of illness for consumers who eat non-ready-to-eat frozen vegetables, fruits or herbs without prior cooking".

The food safety body, along with Safefood Ireland, is advising that all non-ready-to-eat frozen vegetables, fruits and herbs should be cooked before consumption and in line with the instructions on the label.