Listeria causes recall in Prosciutto
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has raised another food recall due to the food being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated food is Prosciutto Parma from Serrano. It includes vacuum packed sliced meat and whole legs with the following Use by Date or Lot Code: Prosciutto Parma lot 11-07/5a, Serrano Ham Leg/Slices - 0705070001
Here’s what they say:
“Italian Foods is conducting a recall of the above product in response to testing which indicates the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women, the very young, the elderly and people with low immune systems. Any customer concerned about their health should contact their doctor.
This recall applies only to the above product. No other Italian Foods products are affected by this recall. Customers are asked not to consume this product. They should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please call Italian Foods 187 John St Lidcombe NSW Phone: (02) 9807 3082″
