Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women and can cause more serious or life-threatening conditions in children, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems.

Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms, such a high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women and can cause more serious or life-threatening conditions in other patients.

Latest Alert

The latest alert concerns Mama's Smoked Nova Salmon sold in individual 8-oz. packages marked: "Sell By Sep 17 2005 27183" and "Sell By Sep 18 2005 27183." They also may be in shipping cartons labeled: "09/17/05 Sell By 27183" and "09/18/05 Sell By 27183.

The contamination was noted after routine testing by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

March 21 Recall

SeaSpecialties on March 21 recalled 4oz. packages of Mama's Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon and 8oz. packages of Mama's Smoked Salmon Nova Snacks that were distributed on the east coast of the US. Both products had a "Sell By" date of August 10, 2005, printed on the front of the packages.

That recall also was prompted by routine testing by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company's recall coordinator at (305) 621-7600 ext. 211.