Product recall: Mackerel contaminated with Listeria
A fish vendor as well as that Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety warn against one fish productin them disease-causing bacteria have been proven. Consumption is therefore strongly discouraged. For the product concerned, a recall initiated.
The enterprise Ostsee Fisch GmbH & Co. Production and Sales KG from Bentwisch, for reasons of preventive consumer protection, calls the article “Mackerel fillet naturally smoked over beech wood“ in the 150 gram pack. All products with the are affected Best before date 09/18/2022 and the Chargennummer L220818.
Listeria detected in mackerel fillet
As the manufacturer reports, as part of internal analyzes of the mackerel fillets Bacteria of the Listeria monocytogenes type proven. These pathogens can cause gastrointestinal disease Listeriosis trigger, which can represent a serious danger for some groups of people.
Where was the mackerel fillet sold?
According to the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety, the mackerel fillets were predominant in the states Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein traded. There the goods could be purchased from various sales outlets 24.08. bis 08.09.2022 be acquired.
Exchange information
Ostsee Fisch GmbH & Co. Produktions- und Vertriebs KG urgently advises consumers against consuming the products affected by the recall. Anyone who has already bought the mackerel fillet can do this in the respective shopping center. The purchase price will be refunded there.
How does listeriosis manifest itself?
Listeria symptoms usually appear within 14 days of infection. The complaints can one resemble flu and are often used by Diarrhea and Fever accompanied.
For elderly people and people with weakened immune system there is an increased risk of more severe course of the diseasewhich can lead to complications such as blood poisoning and meningitis.
When should medical help be sought?
Anyone who develops symptoms within two weeks of consuming the fish should contact medical treatment and point out a possible infection with Listeria.
pregnant women should take a possible infection with listeria particularly seriously, since the bacteria harm an unborn child even if the mother’s infection is mild. Anyone who is pregnant and has eaten the fish should therefore have a preventive medical examination even without symptoms. However, this is not necessary for all other people. (vb)
Author and source information
This text corresponds to the requirements of medical specialist literature, medical guidelines and current studies and has been checked by medical professionals.
Author:
Graduate editor (FH) Volker Blasek
Sources:
- Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety: Recall “Natural mackerel fillet smoked over beech wood”, 150 g (published: September 9th, 2022), lebensmittelwarnung.de
- RKI Guide to Listeriosis (as of April 1st, 2010), rki.de
Important NOTE:
This article contains general advice only and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. He can not substitute a visit at the doctor.