Update on Holland and Barrett recall of Nature's Harvest Sesame Seeds Products due to salmonella contamination
Thursday 18 October 2007
Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 31/2007 (Update 1) [32/2007 (update 1) Scotland]
following the Food Alert for Information 31/2007 issued on 12 October 2007 concerning withdrawal of a batch of the above product being withdrawn due to contamination with Salmonella, Holland and Barrett has now recalled two further batches of products containing Sesame Seeds as a precautionary measure.
Holland and Barrett has recalled the affected batches from sale. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all Holland and Barrett stores. These notices will advise customers of the reason for the recall and the actions they can take if they have already purchased the affected products.
The products recalled are:
Nature’s Harvest Sesame Seeds Hulled 500g
Batch code: 30118
Best before end: April 2008
Nature’s Harvest Omega Sprinkle 250g
Batch code: 29703
Best before end: Feb 2008
The text of the point-of-sale recall notice is attached below.
No other Holland and Barrett Nature's Harvest products or batch codes are known to be affected.
Text of the point-of-sale notice
These products have been withdrawn from sale as a precaution following an isolated report of possible salmonella contamination.
If you have any of these products at home please check the best before details listed below.
Nature’s Harvest Sesame Seeds Hulled 125g BBE April 2008 Batch No 30117
Nature’s Harvest Sesame Seeds Hulled 500g BBE April 2008 Batch No 30118
Nature’s Harvest Omega sprinkle 250g BBE Feb 2008 Batch No 29703
The public are advised not to consume any product with these best before dates, but to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.