Centre for Food Safety

Prepackaged fruit and nut bar

Product name: Fruit & Nut Bar – Brazil & Sultana, with Peanuts and Almonds

Brand: Eat Natural

Place of origin: UK

Importer: Janus Trading Company Limited

Packing size: 50 grams per pack

Best before dates: October 31, 2020 and November 30, 2020

• The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notice issued by the UK Food Standards Agency that the manufacturer of the product is recalling the above-mentioned batches of the product which may be contaminated with Salmonella.
• Preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported the above batches of the product and some of them were sold.
• Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and patients with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death.

• The CFS immediately followed up with major local importers and retailers.
• Upon notification by the UK manufacturer earlier, the importer concerned had already stopped sale of the affected product and initiated a recall.

• The trade should stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it.

• Consumers should not consume the affected batches of the product if they have bought any.
• Members of the public may call the importer's hotline at 2890 7265 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

The CFS press release