The Ministry of Health has released a new recall notice regarding some fresh eggs sold in Italy. The alert was issued following the possible contamination by Salmonella Entertainis, a bacterium that can cause even serious gastrointestinal disorders, especially in children, the elderly and people with compromised immune system.
The eggs referred to
The eggs involved in the food alert belong to the La Montanari brand, under the “Le Coccoline” line. The appeal specifically concerns packs of 4 or 6 eggs that report the following characteristics:
Consumers must pay attention to these data to correctly identify the risk packs. The precautionary measure is valid even if the eggs have been kept in the refrigerator.
The health authorities recommend not to consume the interested eggs but to report them immediately to the store even without receipt.
What is Salmonella and what the risks are
Salmonella is a bacterium responsible for intestinal infections that can occur with symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and fever. The infection, known as salmonellosis, can be more serious in small children, in the elderly and in people with weakened immune defenses.
The transmission takes place mainly through contaminated foods, such as raw or not very cooked eggs, meat, unplugated milk and derivative products. To prevent risk, it is essential to respect the correct hygiene standards in the kitchen, cook food well and follow any official references of the Ministry of Health.
