Recall of Additional SFC Chicken Products due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella
Thursday, 18 March 2021
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2021.27 Update 1 |
| Product Identification: | SFC Boneless Box; pack size: 550gSFC Crispy Chicken Dippers; pack size: 200g |
| Batch Code | All best before dates up to and including 30.06.2022 |
| Country Of Origin: | United Kingdom |
Summary:
Category 1 Food Alert for Action: SFC is recalling additional chicken products due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Message:
Further to the FSAI’s food alert 2021.27, SFC is recalling the above batches of two additional chicken products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in the stores where the products were sold.
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 must recall the implicated batches and display a point-of-sale recall notice.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
