Popular food recalled from IGA after found to be contaminated with dangerous bacteria
Harris Smokehouse Products Recall Five Projects Over Listeria Contamination
Products are sold at IGA supermarkets across Australia except Tasmania
Listeria can cause serious illness in pregnant women, people with immune disease
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Pregnant, elderly or immunocompromised Australians are being warned to avoid a range of smoked fish products over listeria concerns.
A national recall is underway for five Harris Smokehouse products over fears of contamination.
South Australia health authorities reported Sunday evening that they had detected listeria in smoked fish products produced at the Mount Barker smokehouse in Harris.
Harris Smokehouse products are sold in IGA and Foodland stores
Harris Smokehouse products recalled over listeria contamination fears
The products are Everyday Smashed Smoked Salmon, Premium Smoked Salmon, Hot Smoked Ocean Trout, Hot Smoked Barramundi and Smoked Salmon Trimmings.
No cases of listeriosis, the disease caused by listeria, have been identified.
Infection can lead to mild illness in most people, but can be dangerous for the elderly, immunocompromised and pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Symptoms include fever, chills, vomiting, neck stiffness, and slow onset of confusion.
They can take up to six weeks to appear after being exposed.
The recall affects all states and territories except Tasmania, with the Harris Smokehouse products sold in IGA and Foodland stores.
The products have been removed, but some people may have already bought them.