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Recall of a Batch of Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Thursday, 10 February 2022

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.12
Product Identification: Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon; pack sizes: 90g, 180g, 500g, 1 kg; approval number: IE MO 0022 EC
Batch Code 288/02
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Burren Smokehouse is recalling the above batch of its Smoked Irish Organic Salmon due to detection of a very low level of Listeria monocytogenes.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  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:

Inspectors:

A distribution list will be emailed to relevant PEHOs in due course. Please notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any concerns.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers should recall the implicated batch from their customers. Caterers should not use the implicated batch.  

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon