Pregnant women issued Christmas warning over 'potentially severe' illness

Deadly infection risk from Christmas food favourite – who should avoid it

THE festive period is all about indulgence, particularly when it comes to food. But a health warning has been issued for those looking to enjoy one particular Christmas food favourite. AlamyCold-smoked and cured fish could present a health risk to certain people[/caption] GettyListeriosis can cause serious health consequences, including stillbirth in pregnant women[/caption] The Foods Standards Agency (FSA) has raised an alarm over a health ris…

Pregnant women and vulnerable people urged to avoid one food due to health risk

Listeria infection is a potentially severe foodborne illness that can have serious health consequences for pregnant women, those with a weakened immune system and older adults

Pregnant women issued Christmas warning over 'potentially severe' illness

Those who are more vulnerable can be at risk of severe illness such as meningitis and life-threatening sepsis.

Urgent food health warning about listeria found in Christmas favourite

Pregnant women could get seriously ill from listeria bacteria (Picture: Getty Images) The Food Standards Agency has raised the alarm over the risk that could be hiding in cold-smoked and cured fish. The food safety watchdogs in England and Scotland issued an urgent reminder ahead of Christmas over listeria which could be lurking in popular delicacies. It said consumers may be at higher risk when eating cold-smoked fish as it could contain lis…

The FSA and FSS remind higher-risk consumers on the risks of listeria associated with eating cold-smoked and cured fish

With the festive season approaching, consumers often eat products they don’t normally eat, or consume more of certain products because of the time of year. One of those products which usually sees a rise in consumption is cold-smoked fish. It’s important that consumers enjoy the festive break, but it’s also important that consumers understand where they may be at higher risk.    On that basis, the FSA and FSS are reiterating their advice to preg…