Food Standards Scotland has issued vital advice to pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems.
Many people enjoy treating themselves to some smoked salmon or other luxury cured fish over the festive period - as a light starter before the bigger Christmas roast, for example.
Listeria is a food-based bug that causes an illness called listeriosis, which can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women and those with lowered immune systems. Linden Jack, Head of Food, Feed and Incidents Policy Unit at the FSA, issued a further statement, explaining: “We understand that smoked fish is a popular choice during the festive season, and for many, with the proper precautions, it can be enjoyed safely.
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