UK: Fatal Listeria outbreak linked to Scottish fish processor

Published 2022년 11월 16일

Tridge summary

A deadly Listeria outbreak in the UK has been linked to a salmon-smoking processing factory in Scotland, despite product testing showing only low levels of contamination. The outbreak, which has resulted in at least three deaths and several other cases of illness, primarily affects vulnerable groups such as the elderly and pregnant women. The product from the affected company is compliant with regulatory limits but still poses a significant risk to these consumers. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of public health messaging and effective enforcement of food safety controls, while advising high-risk groups to thoroughly cook ready-to-eat smoked fish to reduce the risk of infection.
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A deadly Listeria outbreak in the United Kingdom has been linked to one company but product testing has only found low levels of contamination. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) suspect the source of contamination to be a salmon-smoking processing factory in Scotland. Food Standards Scotland wouldn’t name the company or answer questions about the incident from Food Safety News. Instead, a spokesperson said: “This is an ongoing outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes and, as yet, no definitive source of contamination has been found. Investigations to determine the root cause continue. Investigations of any outbreaks of foodborne illness will comprise both patient questionnaires and sampling of products. “Local authorities are responsible for working on mitigations with any implicated businesses, and FSS, alongside partners the UK Health Security Agency, Public Health Scotland, and the Food Standards Agency, have been involved in raising awareness of the ...

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