Recall issued for smoked salmon products from Clare firm

Some salmon products produced at a Co Clare smoked salmon business have been recalled due to Listeria bacteria.

The bacteria can cause severe gastrointestinal illness.

The recall issued via the Food Safety Authority is for a number of Burren Smokehouse Hot Smoked Irish Organic Salmon products.

The Burren Smokehouse is located in Ennistymon Co Clare and has been in business since 1989.

Consumers who purchased the products have been advised not to consume them, while retailers must remove affected products from sale and post recall notices at point of sale.

Caterers are also being advised not to use the products.

The products being recalled are Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Hot Smoked Over Oak with Spices; pack size: 500g and Burren Smokehouse Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Hot Smoked Over Oak with Honey, Lemon & Pepper; pack size: 140g and 500g.

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 time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing is on average three weeks, but can range between three and 70 days.