Food Poisoning Bacteria Detected in Some Soy Sauce Marinated Salmon and Crab: "Caution Advised for Online Products"

Korea Consumer Agency Analyzes Hygiene of 15 Seafood Side Dishes
Listeria Monocytogenes Detected in Two Products
Four Products Fail to Meet E. coli Standards
80% of Products "Lack Required Labeling Such as Expiration Date"

With the rise of fresh delivery services, online sales of seafood side dishes such as salmon and soy sauce marinated crab have been increasing. However, some products have tested positive for food poisoning bacteria, prompting a need for consumer caution.

Soy Sauce Marinated Crab (Photo unrelated to the article)

On August 26, the Korea Consumer Agency announced the results of its recent analysis of the hygiene status of 15 major seafood side dish products (8 soy sauce marinated salmon and 7 soy sauce marinated crab) distributed in the online market. The analysis revealed that two soy sauce marinated salmon products contained Listeria monocytogenes, a type of food poisoning bacteria.

Additionally, four soy sauce marinated crab products were found to have levels of Escherichia coli, an indicator of hygiene, that did not meet standards. Among these, one product contained a foreign substance (a nylon string).

Soy sauce marinated salmon and soy sauce marinated crab are foods that are consumed without cooking. If contaminated with harmful microorganisms, they can cause food poisoning, making thorough hygiene management essential throughout manufacturing, distribution, and sales processes.

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All products met the relevant standards for heavy metal (lead and cadmium) contamination. There was no spoilage detected during the delivery process, and the core temperature of the products was maintained at a refrigerated level (0~10℃).

In the labeling survey, 80% of the products (12 out of 15) were found to fall short of the required labeling standards, such as food type, net weight, frozen food labeling, and expiration date.

The Korea Consumer Agency recommended that the businesses involved strengthen hygiene management and improve product labeling. The related companies accepted these recommendations and agreed to enhance hygiene management during manufacturing and improve product labeling.

Furthermore, consumers were advised to store seafood side dishes at the appropriate temperature after purchase and delivery, consume them within the expiration date, and avoid eating them if there is any suspicion of spoilage, such as a foul odor upon opening. Consumers were also urged to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms of food poisoning and to report any evidence, such as leftover food, to a public health center in a plastic bag.

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