Company Recalls Smoked Salmon Because of Positive Test for Listeria monocytogenes

[CITY, STATE] – [COMPANY NAME] is voluntarily recalling its [PRODUCT NAME] because of a positive test for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after the company was notified of a positive test result from a routine sample taken by the [STATE] Department of Agriculture.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeriosis can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled product was distributed in [STATES] and has a [BEST BY/USE BY] date of [DATE]. The product is packaged in [PACKAGING TYPE] with a [UPC CODE].

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The company is also working with retailers to remove the product from store shelves.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at [PHONE NUMBER] or [EMAIL ADDRESS].

Consumers are urged to practice good hygiene and to thoroughly wash hands before and after handling food, especially raw meat and poultry. Consumers are also advised to avoid eating unpasteurized milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk.

Symptoms of listeriosis usually develop between one and four weeks after eating contaminated food, but they can occur as late as two months later. If you think you may have listeriosis, seek medical attention immediately.