Bakkavor recalls an additional chilled guacamole product due to the possible presence of salmonella

22-Jun-2016 - United Kingdom

Bakkavor has extended the recall of a number of chilled guacamole products to include an additional product which has been sold through Sainsbury’s only. This and the other products are being recalled as a precautionary measure because they might contain Salmonella. All have ‘use by’ dates up to and including 2 July 2016.

Risk

The possible presence of salmonella in the product listed below. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Product details

Product: Old El Paso Mix 'N' Mex Chilled Dip
Pack size: 400g
'Use by' dates: up to and including 2 July 2016

Action taken by the company

Bakkavor is recalling the above product from Sainsbury's stores. Product recall notices have been displayed in stores that sell the product, explaining to customers the reason for recall and the actions they can take if they have bought the affected product. 

Advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead take it back to the retailer where you will be given a full refund.

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

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