Dangerous Smoked Trout with Listeria Found in Cyprus

In Cyprus, smoked trout unfit for consumption has been removed from sale after Listeria monocytogenes bacteria were found in the fish.

According to health authorities, 100g packs of Quality food-brand smoked trout were sent to a state laboratory, where the presence of Listeria was confirmed.

The affected trout, which has a use-by date of February 16, was deemed unsafe for consumption.

The importing company has been notified of the product recall.

Consumers who have purchased the contaminated trout are advised to return it to the store where it was bought.

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium responsible for causing listeriosis, an infection that can lead to severe illness. This bacterium is capable of surviving both with and without oxygen, and it can grow and multiply inside the cells of its host. It is one of the most dangerous foodborne pathogens.