Recall of Villani Cacciatore Italiano Salami due to the Presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced the recall of Villani Cacciatore Italiano salami.

The recalled product is – Villani Cacciatore Italiano salami; pack size: 170g; approval number: IT 68 L CE, Batch Code: 240222; best before date: 15.07.22, Country Of Origin: Italy

The above batch of Villani Cacciatore Italiano salami is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.  Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated product.


People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhea.

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever or listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

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