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🍎 Food IT February 10, 2023

Presenza di Listeria Monocytogenes in Prosciutto cotto di maiale affumicato/Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in Smoked Pork Cooked Ham from Italy

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
meat and meat products (other than poultry)
Hazard
Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? This is about smoked pork cooked ham from Italy that may have harmful bacteria called Listeria.

What's happening? Some packs of this ham have been found to contain Listeria bacteria. This is a serious health risk.

Does this affect me? If you bought this ham in Italy, you might be at risk. Check your fridge or freezer.

What should I do? Do not eat the ham. Return it to the shop or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy

First published
February 10, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.0996

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presenza di Listeria Monocytogenes in Prosciutto cotto di maiale affumicato/Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in Smoked Pork Cooked Ham from Italy. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 10, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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