Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Smoked salmon may have harmful bacteria called Listeria. These germs can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some smoked salmon sold in France and Belgium has been found with Listeria. The problem has been fixed, but some products may still be in stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought smoked salmon in France or Belgium, you might have it. Older people and those with weak immune systems are most at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any smoked salmon you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
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