Update 3 - SFC recalls SFC Chicken products because of the presence of Salmonella
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-10-2021-update-3
Reason for the recall
The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
- The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above.
- Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
ReasonThe presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea…
BrandSFC
Batch number(s)All codes, L:25820
Barcodenot stated
Product
SFC Take-Home Boneless Bucket, SFC Chicken Poppets, SFC Chicken Poppets
- Brand
- SFC
- Batch number(s)
- All codes, L:25820
- Category
- Product recall
- SFC are recalling SFC Chicken Poppets and Take-Home Boneless Bucket because Salmonella has been found in the products. Batch codes starting with an L are displayed on the inner packaging inside the box. This update extends the recall of SFC Chicken Poppets to include all batch codes for the products with best before dates of 24 September and 31 October 2021.
- Further investigations are ongoing for this brand, should more product be identified, a further update will be provided. We have also issued advice to consumers on cooking and good hygiene to avoid cross contamination and reduce the risk of food poisoning. If followed correctly, the cooking instruction on the label is enough to kill any salmonella present.
- SFC Take-Home Boneless Bucket (650g) — Batch: All codes; Best before: 28 November 2021
- SFC Chicken Poppets (190g) — Batch: All codes; Best before: 24 September 2021 31 October 2021
- SFC Chicken Poppets (190g) — Batch: L:25820; Best before: 28 February 2022
What to do
- SFC is recalling the above products. Further investigations are ongoing at SFC to identify if further products are affected. 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 product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund or alternatively, email a photo of the product packaging clearly showing the best before date and the batch code information printed on the inner bag of the products to customerservices@sfcwholesale.co.uk for a refund and then safely dispose of the product at home.
- We are encouraging consumers to follow cooking instructions and practise good hygiene to avoid cross contamination and contracting salmonellosis, to protect themselves and their families. If followed correctly, the cooking instruction on the label is enough to kill any salmonella present. Please see above for a link to this advice.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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