UK-Food Standards Agency-Imperial Snack Foods Ltd recalls seed mix

Imperial Snack Foods Ltd has recalled some of its Premier Quality Seed Mix (150g) because of the presence of salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information.

The company has withdrawn the affected batch from sale. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all stores that sell the product explaining why the product has been recalled. Anyone who has bought the affected product can return it for a full refund.

Product details

The product recalled is:

• Premier Quality Seed Mix, 150g
• Batch code: 7236/7236f IM
• Best before: 24/08/08

Australasia_New Zealand-TVNZ-Cold beef sparks listeria alert

Thousands of New Zealanders are at risk of developing potentially fatal listeria infection after eating cold beef in sandwiches and salads served in two hospitals and 30 cafes.

The strain was discovered in routine tests carried out by the Waikato District Health Board and has since been linked to cold beef also served in the North Shore Hospital and supplied to cafes in Auckland and between Northland and Palmerston North.

Those most vulnerable are the very young and elderly, but also pregnant women. And in worst cases listeria can cause miscarriage or stillbirth.

The listeria was found in cold beef supplied between the beginning of February and February 20.

Remaining suspect cold beef has been recalled….more..