The Ministry of Health He turned on the alarms on Tuesday by detecting the presence of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes in a lot of pate of ham of the recognized brand Doña Marcelina. As reported, the contaminated product corresponds to lot 035120625, expiring on July 27, 2025, and was identified in the Biobío region.
Listeria is a bacterium of environmental origin that can be present in processed foods. Although in most cases it produces mild symptoms such as fever or stomach discomfort, it can be lethal for people with weakened immune systems, pregnant or newborns. Therefore, the Minsal asked not to consume this pate of ham Under no circumstances.
Prevention measures and groups at risk
The Minsal explained that the most vulnerable groups in the face of this bacterium are pregnant women, older adults, immunosuppressed people (such as those who are on oncological treatment or receive dialysis) and newborn babies. The official recommendation is immediately discarding the product if you are at home.
In addition to the warning to the public, the portfolio of Health activated the food security protocol. This includes the total market withdrawal, sanitization of the facilities involved in the production and distribution, and microbiological analysis of the elaborating plants to avoid more cases.
From the manufacturer have not yet been officially spoken, but the authorities assured that the review and update of the establishment’s contingency plan will be required, as well as an investigation to determine the origin of the pollution.
The Ministry recalled the importance of always reviewing the expiration dates, maintaining the cold chain in meat products and going to the doctor in the face of any gastrointestinal symptom after consuming this type of food.
