Alert: Smoked salmon products recalled due to presence of listeria

SPECIFIC batches of a brand of smoked salmon have been recalled due to the presence of listeria monocytogenes.

Batches of K O'Connell Fishmongers Irish Smoked Salmon have been recalled by the FSAI due to contamination.

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 

Caterers  and consumers should not use or eat the implicated batches. 

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.