The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has communicated through the Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI) an alert regarding the possible presence of Salmonella in sprouts of Tugas brand alfalfa from ‘Spain.
The data of the product involved are:
- Product name: Alfalfa. Germinated sprouts.
- Brand: Tugas
- Product appearance: Plastic bag
- Lot number: 5140012S106E
- Expiry date: 05/03/2024
- Unit weight: 50 g
- Temperature: Refrigerated
AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the SCIRI, with the aim of verifying the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.
According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and Galicia.
As a precautionary measure, people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.
If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.
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