As reported on the website of the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate, bacteria Listeria monocytogenes were detected in one of five product samples tested as part of an official inspection by the Veterinary Inspection.

The producer of the Silesian sausage made from extra ham is Zakłady Mięsne „Olewnik-Bis”. The company has begun the process of withdrawing the questioned batch of the product. The actions are supervised by the State Sanitary Inspection.

Moreover, the company informed consumers about the product withdrawal and the possibility of returning it to the place of purchase. Information on the matter was published on the producer’s website: https://olewnik.com.pl/.

What does the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate recommend to consumers?

The sausage with the batch number specified in the notice should not be consumed, especially raw, due to the potential health risk.

More information is available on the website of the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate.