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Recall of a batch of Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Thursday, 13 April 2023

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.08
Product Identification: Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives; pack size: 100g; approval number: IE 4071 EC
Batch Code Use by date: 25.04.2023
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Italicatessen is recalling the above batch of Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point- of-sale. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives