No cases of listeria has been reported. Barossa are inspecting all their products. Image credit: Adelaide Central Market.
Ham sold at Woolworths should be considered dangerous as a number of Barossa fine foods products have been recalled due to fears of listeria.
The foods that carry the likeness thereof are fresh or frozen foods.
To date, listeria can be found in a variety of things. One of them is animals and is the main reason for contamination concerns.
If these contaminated foods are consumed, it can be very detrimental or cause serious illnesses. Some of the symptoms associated with listeria include headaches, muscle pains, nausea as well as diarrhea.
At the moment, concerns are mostly centered on the most vulnerable demographic which is the elderly and pregnant women. This group generally has weak immune systems.
“We have not received notification of anyone contracting listeria from any of these products, however, the infection can be extremely serious for some vulnerable people in our community,”
Presently, Ham sold with a use-by date of 3 and 11 November 2021 should be considered dangerous if consumed. Similarly, consumers are allowed to request a refund on these purchased items.
Currently, these products have been sold in IGA stores in the ACT, South Australia, Western Australia, and in Woolworths in NSW only.
While most individuals experience symptoms within days of consuming a contaminated product, it is possible to only start seeing and feeling effects in up to six weeks.