Not to consume US prepackaged sausage suspected to contain foreign matter
| Issue Date |
3.6.2019 |
| Source of Information |
The US authorities
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| Food Product |
A batch of prepackaged sausage imported from the United States (US)
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| Product Name and Description |
Product name: JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR Smoked Sausage
Brand: Johnsonville
Place of origin: US
Importer: Etak International Ltd
Net weight: 14 ounces (396 grams) per pack
Best-by date: June 9, 2019
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| 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 above-mentioned batch of the affected product might contain foreign matter and is being recalled in US. According to preliminary investigation, the above importer had imported the affected product.
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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. According to preliminary investigation, the above importer had imported 200 cartons of the affected product, which were all distributed for sale. The importer has initiated a recall according to the CFS' advice.
- The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.
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| Advice to the Trade |
- Stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if they possess it.
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| Advice to Consumers |
- Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought it.
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| Further Information |
The CFS press release
- Members of the public may call the hotline of the importer at 2526 2371 during office hours for enquiries.
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Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2019-6-3