Listeria in smoked salmon - again.

The Department of Health in Australia is investigating three separate cases of Listeriosis apparently associated with smoked salmon.  There have been two deaths and one

This is not a reason to stop eating smoked salmon, or even cause for a massive recall.  There is a couple of things we all need to know.

Firstly, no specific smoked salmon product has been recalled.

Secondly, the three cases were in three different states and occurred over the period 22nd February to 7th June.  i.e. they were well separated both in location and time.

Thirdly, and probably most importantly, all three patients were over 70 years old and had other health conditions that may have predisposed them to infection by Listeria.

This is a reminder that people who may be susceptible to listeriosis should avoid foods that are known to carry higher risk of infection.

See:  https://foodsafetywithjaybee.blogspot.com/2011/01/listeria-hysteria.html  and search the blog using keyword Listeria.