ALERT: Popular Irish fish products removed from shops

A batch of Irish fish is being removed from shops due to the presence of bacteria. 

According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Listeria Monocytogenes has been discovered in Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon (pack sizes 120g, 240g, 350g). 

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The implicated batch (approval number IE DN0022 EC) has a use by date of 15/04/2023.

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.

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

Consumers are advised not to eat the batch, while retailers are requested to remove the implicated items from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.