The Ministry of Healthin its function of monitoring products that put health at risk, has recalled all products of a brand. This is about the brand Alba sandwiches spa.
The risks associated with consumption are once again high. It is no coincidence that the note contains the warning I don’t consume. The recalled products in fact present the risk of the presence of Listeria.
Recall for all products: risk of listeria
With the note of the 5 July the Ministry of Health (also present on thededicated app) has decided to recall all the products of a brand. This is Dawn sandwichesbut also of Fresh Idea, Good and Fresh and others.
The manufacturer and the establishment identification mark is Alba Sandwiches spawhile the commercial name of the product is multiple: from the 7-piece cooked ciabatta, to the spicy salami and tarallini of 20 pieces, but also the cooked ham sandwiches, salami pangrill and many others.
The factory is in via Ettore Maiorana 2, in Faggiano (TA). To better identify the products under recall, you can check the accused lot. There are multiple and the article codes are not consecutive. The ministry note indicates all lots from L160 to L180.
The brand under control, the ministry’s maxi recall, has a yellow-orange color. The Alba writing is white, with the lowercase letter “alba”.
As we have already seen for a salami withdrawn from supermarkets, it is the presence of Listeria to have triggered concern about the health risk of consumers. The recall, scheduled for July 5, 2024 regarding products with an expiration date of 12/10-2024 (product with a more distant expiration date), has a warning.
The note reads: “Possible presence of Listeria Mococytogenes due to contamination from environments and work surfaces”. The warning is not to consume the products.
What are the risks of taking listeria?
The intake of food contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes can have serious consequences for human health. The bacterium, if ingested, can cause a disease known as listeriosisthe effects of which range from mild symptoms to life-threatening complications.
In mild symptoms we report:
- fever
- diarrhea
- nausea and vomit
- muscle pain
- flu-like symptoms
In severe symptoms:
- meningitis
- encephalitis
- Septicemia
- miscarriages and premature births
In addition, some people are more at risk. These include pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
There diagnosis Of listeriosis is usually confirmed by blood or cerebrospinal fluid tests. The main treatment is antibiotics, given promptly to reduce the risk of serious complications. In more serious cases, the hospitalization it is often necessary.
There prevention of listeriosis requires proper handling and cooking of food. It is essential to thoroughly cook meat and fish, as well as avoid the consumption of unpasteurized milk and cheeses produced with it. Thehygiene in the kitchen play a crucial role: fruits and vegetables must be washed thoroughly and surfaces and utensils must be cleaned after handling raw foods to prevent contamination. In addition, it is important preserve food at safe temperatures and take measures to avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods.
