Lorraine Williamson
Spain’s food safety watchdog, AESAN, has issued a nationwide alert after sliced fuet sausage sold under the La Tabla and Valldan brands tested positive for salmonella. The notification was raised by the Catalan health authorities and communicated via Spain’s Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI).
The affected fuet is sold pre-sliced and refrigerated in 125g packs. Though originally distributed to Catalonia, Castilla y León, Madrid, and the Valencian Community, health officials warn the products may have reached shelves in other regions through redistribution.
Which products are affected?
According to the alert, the salmonella was detected in the following fuet products:
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Brand: La Tabla
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Product: Sliced fuet (fuet loncheado)
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Batch numbers: L5136 and L5140
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Weight: 125g
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Storage: Refrigerated
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Brand: Valldan
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Product: Sliced fuet (fuet loncheado)
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Batch number: L5134
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Weight: 125g
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Storage: Refrigerated
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Authorities are currently working to ensure all affected batches are withdrawn from sale. The relevant autonomous communities have been notified and are overseeing the removal of these products from supermarkets and retailers.
What is salmonella—and why it matters
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal illness, particularly dangerous when consumed in raw or undercooked food products. Fuet is a traditional Catalan dry-cured sausage. It is typically eaten uncooked, therefore, heightening the risk of infection.
Those affected by salmonella may experience symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, headache and abdominal pain. These signs usually appear within a few hours to three days after eating contaminated food. While most people recover without medical intervention, the illness can be more severe in young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems, potentially requiring clinical treatment.
What should you do?
If you have any fuet from the affected batches at home, do not consume it. Authorities urge consumers to return the product to the shop where it was purchased or dispose of it safely.
If you have already eaten any of the listed products and develop symptoms consistent with salmonella, seek medical advice as a precaution.
Coordinated national action
The alert has triggered a coordinated response across Spain, with AESAN working alongside regional authorities through the SCIRI system. The objective is clear: remove the contaminated fuet from circulation and inform the public before any potential health risk escalates.
Although no cases of illness have been officially linked to these products so far, the alert highlights the importance of vigilant food safety checks and rapid public communication. Spain’s authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely.
Consumers are advised to stay informed by checking AESAN’s official channels for further updates or additional product recalls.
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