A batch of sliced smoked salmon from Norway, distributed by wholesalers, is being recalled due to the possible presence of listeria bacteria, which can be particularly dangerous in pregnant women, reports the government website Consumption reminder.
The recall was issued on December 22 at the initiative of the company SAS Le Fumoir which sold this lot no. 11173011 of vacuum-packed “pre-sliced machine” salmon, in one kilo format, to wholesalers.
“Do not use the product anymore”
The batch has been on the market since December 5 with a use-by date of January 1.
If a buyer has it in their possession, they are recommended to “no longer consume, no longer use the product, return the product to the point of sale, destroy the product”.
As the Christmas Eve festivities begin, it is strongly recommended to check the information on the packages of smoked salmon purchased for the Christmas meal.
Second cause of death from food poisoning
Listeriosis, caused by listeria monocytogenes, is the second leading cause of death from food poisoning, with a few dozen deaths per year in France.
It is recalled that the “incubation period can be up to eight weeks”.
The Rappel Conso website warns of dangerous products in circulation. For the day of December 22 alone, cars, halal cold meats, chorizo, a decorative elf, cleansing milk and even cheeses were recalled.