A batch of Supervalu-sold pitted olives has been recalled by the Food Safety Authority in Ireland due to the presence of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
Consumers are advised not to eat Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives, with pack size 100g, use by date April 25 and approval number: IE 4071 EC. The FSAI has requested that retailers remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point- of-sale.
The authority also said: "Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.
