Ireland – Recall of a batch of Anitca Macelleria Falorni il Salame Con Cinghiale due to the presence of Shiga toxin producing E. coli

FSAI

Message:

The above batch of Anitca Macelleria Falorni il Salame Con Cinghiale wild boar salami is being recalled due to the presence of Shiga toxin producing E. coli.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) also known as Verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) may cause severe bloody diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, although sometimes the infection causes non-bloody diarrhoea or no symptoms. In some groups, particularly children under 5 years of age and the elderly, the infection can also cause a complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), in which the red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys fail.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

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

Caterers should not use the implicated batch.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.