Ewing Seafoods recalls its Organic Smoked Salmon due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- Affected
- Organic Smoked Salmon
- The problem
- The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Organic Smoked Salmon
- Pack size: 100gr and 200gr
- Batch code 11823
Risk
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above.
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Action taken by the company
Ewing Seafoods is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Ewing Seafoods is recalling its Organic Smoked Salmon because it contains Listeria monocytogenes
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 18 August 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.