WATCH OUT: Popular pate products recalled due to listeria contamination
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Following the discovery of listeria contamination, a popular line of pate products sold in supermarkets has been recalled by retailers.
Both the Smoked Salmon Pate 175g and the Everyday Smoked Salmon Pate 150g manufactured by Harris Smokehouse Pty Ltd are being recalled by the company.
The products were available for purchase at IGA supermarkets as well as independent food retailers in South Australia.
The products that have been recalled have the following best-before dates:
Due to safety concerns, a popular food line has been recalled. Credit: FSANZ.
The contamination was caused by microorganisms (Listeria monocytogenes), as stated by Food Standards Australia, which prompted the recall.
Listeriosis is a foodborne illness that can be contracted by eating contaminated food and manifests as fever, chills, and headaches. Women who are pregnant and those who already have a compromised immune system are at the greatest risk of developing a severe infection.
Customers who have purchased the products are urged to check the best-before dates on their purchases and to refrain from eating the items. They are also told to take the product back to where they bought it to get a full refund.
"Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice," said Food Standards Australia.
The vast majority of cases of listeriosis are traced back to the consumption of contaminated foods. The following items on this list are among the most frequently associated with cases of listeriosis:
It's always a good idea to take precautions with what you eat and drink, and how you store and prepare food, especially if you have a compromised immune system.
By taking the following precautions, you can reduce your risk of contracting listeria:
Credit: US Food and Drug Administration.
Both the Smoked Salmon Pate 175g and the Everyday Smoked Salmon Pate 150g manufactured by Harris Smokehouse Pty Ltd are being recalled by the company.
The products were available for purchase at IGA supermarkets as well as independent food retailers in South Australia.
The products that have been recalled have the following best-before dates:
- 15/7/22
- 18/7/22
- 19/7/22
- 20/7/22
- 21/7/22.
Due to safety concerns, a popular food line has been recalled. Credit: FSANZ.
The contamination was caused by microorganisms (Listeria monocytogenes), as stated by Food Standards Australia, which prompted the recall.
Listeriosis is a foodborne illness that can be contracted by eating contaminated food and manifests as fever, chills, and headaches. Women who are pregnant and those who already have a compromised immune system are at the greatest risk of developing a severe infection.
Customers who have purchased the products are urged to check the best-before dates on their purchases and to refrain from eating the items. They are also told to take the product back to where they bought it to get a full refund.
"Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice," said Food Standards Australia.
The vast majority of cases of listeriosis are traced back to the consumption of contaminated foods. The following items on this list are among the most frequently associated with cases of listeriosis:
- Hot dogs
- Deli meats
- Fresh vegetables
- Fresh fruits, especially melons
- Unpasteurised dairy products (not sterilised to kill bacteria)
It's always a good idea to take precautions with what you eat and drink, and how you store and prepare food, especially if you have a compromised immune system.
By taking the following precautions, you can reduce your risk of contracting listeria:
- To confirm that any juices or dairy products have been pasteurised, read the product labels. Unpasteurised dairy products and juices should generally be avoided.
- Before and after cooking, wash your hands, as well as any food-contact surfaces.
- Your leftovers should be heated until they are piping hot. Any leftovers that are more than a few days old should not be consumed.
- Before you put food in the fridge, you can wrap it in plastic wrap or foil or put it in plastic bags or clean containers with lids.
- Watch out for foods leaking juices onto other foods, like raw meat. As soon as a spill occurs in your refrigerator, make sure to clean it up immediately.
Credit: US Food and Drug Administration.
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