The Ministry of Health has issued two different recall notes for the presence of listeria in two different cured meats. Specifically, they must be collected from supermarkets sliced raw ham and a salami from different unrelated manufacturers.
We remember as always that the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on food can pose significant health risks, which fortunately can be avoided thanks to collaboration between companies and the authorities carrying out controls.
Sisa raw ham recalled
Affected by the October 17, 2024 recall is the sliced raw ham under the Sisa brand of the Sisa and D.It – Italian Distribution points of sale.
The lot interested is 341 with date of expiration 28 October 2024. The sliced meat is produced by M&C Srl in the Pascarola plant, Asi industrial area of Caivano (Naples), with the identification mark It S2q20 Ce. The package has the white Sisa logo on a red background, with the words Sliced Fresh underneath and a small window from which it is possible to see the slices of raw meat, surrounded by a pattern that recalls the wood of the cutting board.
Salami Bottega di Adò recalled
The recall of October 15, 2024 concerns the Salami love it branded La bottega di Adò. The manufacturer also supplies important chains such as Carrefour and Coop, even if the product at risk is not currently available on the e-shops of the two supermarkets.
The affected lot it is 2401203. The salami is the 300 gram whole loose one with the black label with the logo around the casing and a second label, hung with string from the upper part, showing the words gluten-free, the logo and the values on the back nutritional. The headquarters of the factory is in via Nerino Garbulo in Montignoso (Massa-Carrara).
What to do with a contaminated product
Products subject to food recalls by the Ministry of Health are immediately withdrawn from supermarkets. The presence of potentially contaminated raw ham or salami on the shelves must be reported to the store employees.
However, if the purchase has already been made, you absolutely must not consume the cured meats and bring them back to the store: you are in fact entitled to a replacement or a full refund of the price. It is not mandatory to show up with the receipt, although this can certainly speed up the procedures. Through the barcode it is possible to trace the operator who marketed it.
Why listeria grows on cured meats
There Listeria monocytogenes it can develop on raw ham or salami both during processing and storage. The bacterium is resistant even to low temperatures and can contaminate production environments and equipment if they are not maintained in adequate hygienic conditions.
It especially thrives in humid environments: despite seasoning, even cured meats may not remain totally dry inside. Subsequent handling in new environments, such as slicing, can also create ideal conditions for listeria to grow.
It is important to remember that a recall due to microbiological risk does not automatically mean contamination of the entire affected batch, but that the presence of a specific pathogen has been identified on the analyzed samples.
The infection from Listeria monocytogenes it is known as listeriosis and can cause fever, muscle pain, nausea and diarrhea. It can be dangerous for elderly or immunocompromised people, newborns, pregnant women, leading to meningitis and sepsis.
