Mushrooms recalled from Irish shops due to illness-causing bacteria

A batch of mushrooms has been recalled from shops in Ireland due to illness-causing bacteria. 

According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Nam Meo Black Fungus Nature’s Best Harvest (pack size 100g, best before 10/10/23) is being recalled due to the presence of salmonella. 

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 diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. 

Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.

The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. 

Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.