Bacteria has been detected in a batch of Krakus brand smoked bacon in cubes – according to a statement from the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS). The batch of the product that is being withdrawn from circulation should not be consumed.
“As a result of the activities of the Veterinary Inspection, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria was detected in the batch of diced smoked bacon specified below,” GIS reported.
Bacteria detected in a batch of bacon
Product details:
Product name: Diced bacon, smoked, pork, 150 g (2 x 75 g) – smoked pork bacon. Batch number: 2192039244. Best before date: 12/10/2024. Producer: Animex Kutno Sp. z o. o. Branch K1 in Kutno, ul. Intermodalna 8, 99-300 Kutno, veterinary identification number: 10024002.
From the photo attached to the message we learn that it is a Krakus brand product.
Bacon being withdrawn from saleGIS
The Inspectorate emphasized that the product from the batch covered by the notification should not be consumed. Consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, especially without proper heat treatment, can lead to a disease called listeriosis.
Information on the symptoms associated with Listeria monocytogenes infection is available on the website https://www.gov.pl/web/gis/listerioza.
If symptoms of food poisoning occur after consuming this product, contact a doctor, GIS said.
The manufacturer's plant has initiated a procedure to withdraw the disputed product from the market.
The Veterinary Inspection authorities conduct explanatory proceedings at the manufacturer, and the State Sanitary Inspection authorities supervise the recall process at the recipients.
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