Lorraine Williamson
Spain’s food safety agency has issued a fresh consumer alert after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in smoked salmon sold under the Skandia brand.
AESAN said the Andalucian authorities passed on the warning through Spain’s rapid food alert system, SCIRI, and advised anyone with the affected product at home not to eat it.
The product consumers are being told to check
According to AESAN, the affected item is Salmón noruego ahumado sold in an 80g plastic blister pack under the Skandia label. The alert applies to lot number 361214 with a use-by date of 13 April 2026. The product is sold refrigerated.
That detail matters because this is the kind of warning many shoppers only notice after a product is already in the fridge. The key message from AESAN is simple: if the pack matches the lot and date listed in the alert, it should not be consumed.
What AESAN says shoppers should do
AESAN said the information has already been shared with the competent authorities in Spain’s autonomous communities, so the affected product can be withdrawn from sale. For consumers, though, the practical advice is immediate rather than administrative: do not eat the salmon if you have the affected pack at home.
The agency also warns that anyone who has eaten the product and develops symptoms compatible with listeriosis — including vomiting, diarrhoea or fever — should go to a health centre.
Extra warning for pregnant women
AESAN has issued a specific reminder for pregnant women, who face a greater risk from listeria infection. It advises them to consult its food safety guidance for pregnancy, including hygiene advice and a list of foods to avoid due to biological hazards such as Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency also stresses the importance of taking extra care with kitchen hygiene to avoid cross-contamination with other foods. That means the alert is not only about avoiding the affected salmon itself, but also about being careful with surfaces, utensils and storage if the product has already been handled at home.
An alert with clear consumer impact
AESAN’s position is clear — affected packs should not be eaten, and anyone with symptoms after consuming them should seek medical advice.
For consumers in Spain, tonight’s takeaway is simple. Check the fridge, check the label, and, if the details match, do not take the risk.