Urgent warning not to eat pastrami over fears it could be contaminated with LISTERIA
- The disease was detected in pastrami bought from cafes and supermarkets in SA
- SA Health said there have been no cases of Listeria reported yet in this instance
- The organisation also urged anyone with sliced Conroy's pastrami to discard it
Australians have been warned to steer clear of some sliced pastrami over fears it could be contaminated with listeria.
The disease was detected in sliced pastrami bought from stores in South Australia, including IGA, Foodlands, butchers and cafes.
SA Health issued a warning on social media today.
Australians have been warned to steer clear of some sliced pastrami over fears it could be contaminated with listeria. A Health issued a warning on social media today (pictured)
SA Health acting director Joanne Cammans said there have been no cases of Listeria reported at this stage, but consumers should be on alert.
'We received confirmation today that Conroy's had detected Listeria during routine company testing of pastrami and are initiating a recall,' Ms Cammans said.
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'While we have not received notification of anyone contracting Listeria from the product, the infection can be extremely serious if it is contracted by the elderly, pregnant women or people with weakened immune systems.
'Many people are exposed to Listeria with often only mild illness resulting, but it can be more serious in the at-risk groups, so all South Australians at-risk should avoid eating the product.
SA Health acting director Joanne Cammans said there have been no cases of Listeria reported at this stage, but consumers should be on alert (stock image)
'As a precaution, we recommend anyone who has purchased pastrami from a Foodland, IGA, butcher, continental deli, bakery, cafe or sandwich bar to not eat it and either return it to the place of purchase, or discard it.'
The product is sold loose and there is no distinct packaging.
SA Health urged anyone who has bought pastrami in the state to discard it.
They have also encouraged anyone who has consumed pastrami and feels unwell to visit a doctor immediately.
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