What is being recalled?
Specific batches of Pettitt's Kitchen products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Find the details of this food alert here.
Have any illnesses been reported linked to the consumption of these recalled products?
The FSAI has not been notified of any illnesses linked to the affected products
If I have eaten a food that was recalled due to being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, what should I do now?
If you have eaten any recalled foods and are feeling well, you do not need to do anything. However, if within 70 days from the day of eating them, you become unwell, seek medical advice.
What is listeriosis?
Listeriosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It is usually acquired by eating food contaminated with this bacterium.
Who is at greater risk for listeriosis?
Anyone can become ill from eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Certain populations are at a higher risk of experiencing severe illness, including pregnant women and their unborn children, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
What are the symptoms of listeriosis?
Infection in a healthy adult is usually without symptoms or causes a mild flu like illness. Other symptoms of listeriosis can include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
In rare cases of more severe illness, Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can invade the blood stream (blood stream infection). The bacteria can also spread from the blood to the central nervous causing meningitis.
Infected pregnant women may have no symptoms or experience only a mild flu-like illness. However, infection during pregnancy can spread to the infant resulting in very serious infection of the infant. This can lead to miscarriage or early delivery of a very sick baby.
How long does it take for symptoms of listeriosis to appear after eating contaminated food?
It usually takes about 3 weeks for symptoms to appear, but it can happen as soon as 3 days or up to 70 days after infection.
What should I do if I have one of the recalled foods in my fridge or freezer?
You should not eat any of the recalled foods. You should dispose of them, or return them to the store where purchased, as directed by the retailer. To avoid cross contamination in the home, unopened packs should not be opened.
Can I get a refund for a food that has been recalled?
Contact the retailer where the food was purchased for information on refunds.
Where can I get additional information and advice?
You can find further information on listeriosis and its symptoms on the HPSC website.
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