| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2020.53 |
| Product: | See tables below |
| Batch Code: | See tables below |
| Country Of Origin: | United Kingdom |
Message:
Holland & Barrett is recalling some batches of nut products due to possible Salmonella contamination of the ingredient, brazil nuts. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.
Nature Of Danger:
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.
Action Required:
Inspectors:
A distribution list will be emailed to PEHOs in due course. Please notify FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie)
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
