New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Source and Supply
Co Ltd in its recall of Hobson’s brand Sandwich Ham due to
the possible presence of
Listeria.
“Hobson’s Sandwich Ham with a
batch number of 1SA4 and a best before date of 03/03/2023 is
affected by this recall,” says New Zealand Food Safety
Deputy Director-General Vincent Arbuckle.
“The
concern with this product is that it may contain
Listeria, a foodborne bacterium that can make you
sick.
“This product should not be eaten. It can be
returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Should you
be unable to do this, throw it out.”
Listeriosis
infection can be serious among vulnerable groups, such as
pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the
elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
It is
particularly dangerous during pregnancy as it can cause
miscarriage, premature labour or stillbirth, and infection
in the unborn baby.
Infection in healthy adults is
unlikely to be severe, causing mild diarrhoea and flu-like
symptoms within a few days of eating contaminated
food.
For those in the high-risk groups, it usually
takes two to three weeks – or even longer – before symptoms
appear.
If you have consumed any of these products and
are concerned for your health, contact your health
professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
The
recall affects Hobson’s brand Sandwich Ham with a batch
number of 1SA4 and a best before date of 03/03/2023, which
was available from these stores:
- Gilmours
Manukau - Gilmours Tauranga
- Gilmours
Hamilton - Gilmours Palmerston North
- Gilmours
Wellington
There may be more stores affected, so
for up-to-date details of the recall go to our food recall
page here: Hobson’s
brand Sandwich Ham | NZ Government
(mpi.govt.nz).
The product is being removed from
stores and has not been exported.
The product under
recall was identified through routine testing and there have
been no reports of associated illness.
“As is our
usual practice, NZFS will be working with Source and Supply
Co Ltd to understand how the contamination occurred and
prevent its recurrence,” Mr Arbuckle
said.
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