Monkfield Nutrition recalls frozen Feeder Mice products for feeding reptiles because of the presence of Salmonella
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-55-2021
Reason for the recall
The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk, because o
- The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk, because of the presence of Salmonella, either through direct handling of the products, or indirectly, for example from handling infected reptiles, their vivarium, utensils or contact with the faeces of these animals.
- In humans, symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Infected animals may not necessarily display signs of illness, but symptoms can include diarrhoea.
ReasonThe presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and…
BrandMonkfield Nutrition
Batch number(s)21/10
Barcodenot stated
Product
Mouse Pinkies Small, Mouse Pinkies Large, Mouse Fluff, Mouse Crawlers Small, Small Mice, Medium Mice, Large Mice, Jumbo Mice — Monkfield Nutrition
- Brand
- Monkfield Nutrition
- Batch number(s)
- 21/10
- Category
- Product recall
- Monkfield Nutrition is recalling certain types of frozen feeder mice products for feeding reptiles because Salmonella has been found in the products.
- Mouse Pinkies Small (25 pack (1g per mouse)) — Batch: 21/10
- Mouse Pinkies Large (25 pack (2-3g per mouse)) — Batch: 21/10
- Mouse Fluff (25 pack (4-6g per mouse)) — Batch: 21/10
- Mouse Crawlers Small (25 pack (7-9g per mouse)) — Batch: 21/10
- Small Mice (10 pack (10-15g per mouse)) — Batch: 21/10
- Medium Mice (10 pack (16-20g per mouse)) — Batch: 21/10
- Large Mice (10 pack (21-30g per mouse)) — Batch: 21/10
- Jumbo Mice (10 pack (>31g per mouse)) — Batch: 21/10
What to do
- Monkfield Nutrition Ltd is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
- Pet owners: If you have bought any of the above products do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. When handling and serving pet feed it is always advised to clean utensils after use. Consumers should wash hands thoroughly after handling reptiles, pet feed, utensils or after contact with the faeces of animals. Raw pet feed should be stored separately from any food (especially ready to eat foods). Care should be taken when defrosting to avoid cross contamination of foods and surfaces. Carefully and thoroughly clean and disinfect any surfaces it has been in contact with, including your hands.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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