Belgium – Organic minced pork (400g) and organic Chipolata 280g from the Colruyt brand -Salmonella

AFSCA

Update 12/17/2020
Colruyt Group recalled
Product: Organic minced pork (400g) and organic Chipolata 280g from the Colruyt brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.
During microbiological checks at the supplier, the presence of Salmonella was observed in 2 products:

• Organic minced pork 400 g bearing the expiration dates (DLC) 18/12/2020 and 20/12/2020
• Organic Chipolata 280 g bearing the expiration dates (DLC) 18/12/2020 and 20/12/2020

In consultation with the AFSCA, Colruyt has therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected products from the shelves.

Product description:

Organic minced pork 400 g Use-by
date (Best before date): 18/12/2020 and 20/12/2020
Item number: 17968
Sales period: from 9/12/2020 to 15/12 / 2020 included

Organic Chipolata 280 g Use-by
dates (BBD): 18/12/2020 and 20/12/2020
Sales period: from 9/12/2020 to 17/12/2020 inclusive
Item number: 17959

These products have been offered for sale in Colruyt stores in Belgium.

For more information , customers can contact Colruyt Group Customer Service on 0800 99 124 .

Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning

Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning are fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. These symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours of ingestion.

Symptoms usually last 4-7 days, and most people recover without specific treatment. Young children, pregnant women, the immunocompromised and the elderly are among the groups at risk. In these people, the symptoms can be severe enough to require hospitalization.

People who have consumed this product and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

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