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Recall of specific batches of K O'Connell Fishmongers Irish Smoked Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.28
Product Identification: Please see table below.   
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The below batches of K O'Connell Fishmongers Irish Smoked Salmon are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Batch code Pack size Use by date
SS30523 150g, 375g, 500g and 1kg 25/11/2023
SS31323

150g, 375g, 500g and 1kg

1/12/2023

 

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 batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 

Caterers should not use the implicated batches. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. 

A pack of Kay O'Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon
Back of the packet of Kay O'Connell Fishmongers Smoked Salmon