Food Safety Authority Publishes Food Safety Alerts - Salmonella in Seeds (2)

Food safety alerts that require action from retailers, caterers and wholesalers, have been published on the 21st May 2010.

A second recall affects Forest Feast Nuts and Seeds Sesame Seeds that were packed by Kestrel Foods Ltd., Craigavon, Co. Armagh, distributed to Superquinn. The batches have been recalled from sale by Superquinn but consumers who may have already purchased the implicated seeds should not consume them.

The seeds, if eaten raw, could cause Salmonellosis. Symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. There are no reports of illness from eating these seeds.

Superquinn has already removed the implicated batches from sale.

Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the affected seeds. Consumers who may have already consumed this product and are feeling unwell should seek medical advice.


Details of the recall:

Product: Forest Feast Nuts and Seeds - Sesame Seeds

Batch Code: 008814965A, Best Before Date: 31/12/2010;
Batch Code: 013116184A, Best Before Date: 28/02/11

Country Of Origin: China