US prepackaged sausage suspected to contain foreign matters
| Issue Date |
16.3.2018 |
| Source of Information |
US authorities |
| Food Product |
Prepackaged sausage |
| Product Name and Description |
Product name: JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage
Brand: Johnsonville
Place of origin: USA
Importer: Etak International Ltd
Batch ID: 1001124486
Net weight: 14 oz (396 grams) per pack
Use by date: April 4, 2018 |
| Reason For Issuing Alert |
- The Centre for Food Safety (CFS), through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notice issued by the US authorities that the manufacturer of the product concerned is recalling two batches (Batch ID: 1001124486 and 1001124487) of the above-mentioned product as they may contain foreign matters.
- According to preliminary investigation, the above importer had imported 90 cartons of one of the affected batches (Batch ID: 1001124486) of product, which were all distributed for sale. The importer has already stopped sale and removed from shelves the affected batch of product, and initiated a recall.
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| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
- Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local major importers and retailers for follow-up.
- The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action.
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| Advice to the Trade |
- Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately
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| Advice to Consumers |
- Not to consume the affected batch of product
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| Further Information |
The CFS press release
- Members of the public may call the hotline of the importer at 2501 6162 during office hours for enquiries.
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Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2018-3-16