Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection. Recent news focuses on its presence in smoked salmon products in Spain. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has expanded its alert due to Listeria contamination in a batch of smoked Norwegian salmon. Initially, the alert concerned the Skandia brand, but it has now been extended to include Gourmet and Carrefour brands. Specifically, a new batch (361614, expiration date 09/04/2026) of Carrefour's smoked Norwegian salmon is affected. This expansion follows a notification from Andalusian health authorities, leading to product recalls. The presence of Listeria in these widely available brands raises public health concerns, highlighting the importance of food safety monitoring and prompt action to prevent potential outbreaks of listeriosis.