Product recalls show increase in possible salmonella contamination
Trading Standards product recalls have shown a sharp increase in salmonella contamination in recent months.
This week, Kinder recalled their popular Kinder Surprise eggs over salmonella fears.
Village Quality Products is recalling Al Burj Halwa Pistachio because salmonella has been found in the product.
Pack size: 400 g and 800 g
Batch description: production date 07 February 2021
Lidl Alesto Californian Pistachios Roasted & Salted have also been recalled because of salmonella.
Pack size 200g
Batch code LP200N22004
Best before 04 October 2022
Republic of Munchery Limited is recalling several pet feed products because of the presence of salmonella in one of the ingredients used to manufacture the products listed below.
Wilsons Cold Pressed Haggis
Pack size 2kg and 10kg
Best before 07 January 2023
Wilsons Cold Pressed Succulent Chicken
Pack size 2kg and 10kg
Best before All dates from 15 December 2022 up to and including 17 February 2023
Wilsons Cold Pressed Grass Fed Lamb
Pack size 2kg and 10kg
Best before All dates from 13 December 2022 up to and including 10 February 2023
Wilsons Cold Pressed Clear Water Salmon
Pack size 2kg and 10kg
Best before All dates from 15 December 2022 up to and including 23 February 2023
Wilsons Cold Pressed Farmhouse Turkey and Duck
Pack size 2kg and 10kg
Best before All dates from 10 December 2022 up to and including 22 February 2023
Wilsons Cold Pressed Highland Venison and Trout
Pack size 2kg and 10kg
Best before All dates from 16 December 2022 up to and including 14 February 2023
Rebulic of Munchery said: "The presence of salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals.
"The products could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of salmonella, either through direct handling of the product, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals."
Other companies have recalled products due to the bacteria, which can cause fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps last month.
The Lynn News has contacted the Mars factory in Lynn for a comment on their safety guidance but they declined to comment.
Mars do not produce any of the above products.
Trading Standards have also been contacted for comment regarding a possible contamination of hypo-allergenic baby formula, but was referred back to the manufacturer.
The manufacturer said salmonella was not found in the product and they were recalled as a precaution.
It can case particular issues with the elderly and children and is commonly found in poultry products such as chicken and eggs.
Salmonella is a pathogen that is prevalent in the gut of many animals such as poultry, pigs, cattle, and pets, as well as in insects and people.
Salmonella can get into soil, water and food from the faeces of animals or people. The bacteria can easily be introduced into and spread throughout food production facilities via raw ingredients, dirty packaging, equipment and workers’ hands and clothing.
