South Australians are advised not to consume two pre-packaged Smoked Salmon Paté products from Harris Smokehouse, following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
Announcing the recall, the Department for Health and Wellbeing’s Food Safety and Regulation Branch said the products, produced in South Australia, posed particular risk to pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
Director, Food Safety and Regulation at the Department, Karen Ferres said the recalled products were Harris Smokehouse Smoked Salmon Paté 175g and Harris Smokehouse Everyday Smoked Salmon Paté 150g, with use-by-dates of 15 to 21 July 2022.
Ms Ferres said the products had been sold through independent food retailers including IGA and Foodland stores, but the recalled products were only sold through South Australian food retailers.
“Listeria infection usually results in no or a mild illness, but can cause serious illness in vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, immunosuppressed individuals, pregnant women and their unborn babies,” she said.
“Symptoms of Listeria infection include fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness and gradual onset of confusion.
“People can start experiencing symptoms within a few days, but symptoms can take up to six weeks to appear after eating contaminated product.”
The Director said that if symptoms developed, people were advised to see their GP and those in the at-risk groups should consult their GP as early as possible.
“While the products have now been removed from stores, its important consumers are warned not to consume the product if they have purchased it,” Ms Ferres said.
