Alert: Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in black pudding from Spain

The Autonomous Community of Andalusia has notified the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) via the Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI) of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Black Pudding from the Chacinas del Bosque brand, batch 12.09.22 with an expiration date of 12.03.2023

There is NO record of any reported case connected to this warning based on the information currently available

Product Details:

Product Name: EL BOSQUE LIVER SAUSAGES MORCILLA

Brand: CHACINAS EL BOSQUE

Batch number:  120922

The product’s initial distribution was done in a few Andalusia towns as well as a Barcelona establishment.

Through the Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI), this information has been forwarded to the appropriate authorities of the autonomous communities in order to confirm the removal of the concerned products from the marketing channels.

Consumer Advice:

It is advised that persons who own the aforementioned product return it to the points of sale instead of using it as a preventative step.

It is advised to visit a health facility if you have consumed this product from the contaminated batch and exhibit symptoms of listeriosis (fever, headache, vomiting, or diarrhea).

The AESAN recommendations for consumption during pregnancy are advised to be consulted in the case of pregnancy. These recommendations include a list of items to avoid while pregnant as well as advice on basic food hygiene practices that are crucial for expecting mothers. connected to specific biological risks. Furthermore, it is emphasized how crucial it is to practice strict hygiene in order to prevent cross-contamination with other items.

For further information related to this recall, please visit the following link.

https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/web/seguridad_alimentaria/ampliacion/2022_275.htm