The Italian Ministry of Health has recalled from the market a salami for the risk of salmonella and listeria monocytogenes linked to its intake by consumers. The product in question is the local salami with garlic/without garlic which is sold in Italian supermarkets under the brand Trentin. In the notice published on 4 November, the Department of Health urges citizens not to eat the product, with the same being able to be recognized through the lotit manufacturing plant and the expiration date. Owners can also get an exchange or refund.
Recalled local salami, the lots
The local salami with garlic/without garlic object of recall of the Ministry of Health is on the market with the brand Trentin and is sold in pieces weighing 600 grams each. To recognize the recalled product it is necessary to look at the accompanying label lot of the salami. The one recalled for microbiological risk corresponds to 4/37.
Another distinctive element is the expiration date. In this case there are several, namely: 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25 and 27 December 2024.
Where the recalled salami was produced
In addition to the aforementioned recognition factors, the local garlic/without garlic salami from Trentin can also be identified through the manufacturing plant. As reported in the recall notice in the specific section of the Ministry of Health website, the product was created by the company Salumificio Trentin in the factory located in Via 4 Novembre n. 14, Cerea (VR).
The reasons for the recall
As previously mentioned, the basis of the recall of the local garlic/without garlic salami from Trentin is the presence in the food of salmonella And listeria monocytogenes. Going into more detail, the Department of Health found:
- salmonella S. Brandeburg in 25 grams in a sample unit by microbiological method;
- listeria monocytogenes in 25 grams in a sample unit by microbiological method.
What should anyone who has already bought the recalled salami do?
Once they have learned all the information from the Ministry of Health website and identified the presence of the recalled salami in their pantry, citizens must first avoid consuming it. In this way you avoid possible consequences for your health.
The second step is what allows consumers to obtain the reimbursement or the change of the product purchased. In this case, simply go to the point of purchase with a valid receipt and invoice, present your case at the cash center and proceed as you see fit between the two previous options illustrated.
Food recalls, the app that simplifies communications
To ensure that consumers always ingest safe products, the Italian Ministry of Health recently launched aapp dedicated to food recalls. Available for both iOS and Android, the app communicates to citizens in real time all decisions regarding food safety that are adopted by the Department of Health via smartphone notifications.
Furthermore, the Italian Product Recalls app allows you to carry out one screening of all the products you already have at home so that, in a few simple clicks, you can be sure of the safety of the products purchased.
