Recall of a Batch of Nam Meo Black Fungus Nature’s Best Harvest due to Presence of Salmonella
Tuesday, 01 November 2022
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2022.66 |
| Product Identification: | Nam Meo Black Fungus Nature’s Best Harvest; pack size: 100g |
| Batch Code | Best before date: 10/10/2023 |
| Country Of Origin: | Vietnam |
Summary:
Presence of Salmonella in a bag of Vietnamese fungi.
Message:
The above batch of Nam Meo Black Fungus Nature’s Best Harvest is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
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:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point of sale.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
