Listeria prompts recall of popular smoked salmon batches
Certain batches of Centra Inspired By and SuperValu smoked salmon have been withdrawn from sale amid concerns over Listeria contamination. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has urged caution, especially for vulnerable groups including pregnant women and older adults.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has announced a recall of specific batches of Centra Inspired By and SuperValu smoked salmon products after detecting the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Notices warning consumers are being displayed at all points of sale to raise awareness of the potential health risk.
Listeria infection can cause mild flu-like symptoms or gastrointestinal distress such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea in healthy individuals. However, it poses a serious threat to pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. The incubation period for symptoms can range from three days up to seventy days, making early detection challenging.
Retailers have been instructed to immediately remove the affected products from shelves and prominently display recall information. Wholesalers and distributors must contact their customers to ensure the implicated batches are withdrawn and recall notices are provided. Consumers are strongly advised not to consume the recalled smoked salmon to avoid any health complications.