The recall, first announced in October of last year, is now classified as Class I, the organization's highest danger rating, which indicates a very high chance of mortality. Following laboratory testing that revealed Listeria Monocitogenes on October 21, , boxes of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin ounce packaging were recalled last year. People who have no underlying medical concerns may only experience transient symptoms, including diarrhea, stiffness, nausea, high fever, and severe headaches, according to the Food and Drug Administration's website.
However, pregnant women who have listeria infection may experience stillbirths and miscarriages. Consumers were asked to beware of the goods bearing lot number that were bought between October 9 and October 13, However, there are assumptions that some buyers could have frozen the salmon for later use, even though the recalled product is no longer available.
Customers should look for the recalled food in their freezers. According to Newsweek , the product was marketed at select establishments in the southern United States and distributed in Florida. The manufacturer, Acme Smoked Fish Corp. Customers are urged to be aware of the signs of listeriosis, often known as listeria infection, because of the alarming increase in recalls due to concerns.
The condition can be identified by fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, stiff neck, and disorientation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, if you have a fever and other signs of listeriosis and you have consumed food that has been recalled or connected to an epidemic, you should speak with your doctor.
A foodborne bacterial infection, listeria, may be extremely dangerous for pregnant women, elderly individuals, and others with compromised immune systems. Listeria infections seldom cause illness in healthy adults, but they can be fatal to infants and those with compromised immune systems.
