Halle, Belgium, 2017-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — During microbiological quality controls in our laboratory, salmonella was found in pita meat. For this reason, OKay and OKay Compact decided to remove this product from the shelves in consultation with the FASFC (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain).
Colruyt and OKay ask their customers not to consume this product and to return it to the store. The product will be refunded. Meanwhile, the product has been removed from the shelves in all the stores.
Possible symptoms of Salmonella infection
Possible symptoms of Salmonella infection are fever, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. These symptoms usually occur within 12 to 48 hours after the infection.
The symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days and most people recover without specific treatment. Young children, pregnant women, people with decreased immunity and elderly people are risk groups. For them, the symptoms may be more serious and result in hospitalisation.
If you have eaten this pita meat and have these symptoms, consult your family doctor.
Product description:
Pita meat 500 g
Article number: 37578
Best before date: 2/9/2017
Sales period: 25/8 to 29/8/2017
Type of packaging: transparent plate with foil
Manufacturer: Colruyt Group Fine Food Meat, Bilkenveld 3, 1500 Halle
Customers can call 02 345 2345 for more information.
FAQ
I have bought this product. What do I do?
Do not consume the article. Return it to your store and we will refund it.
What if I have already eaten it?
Possible symptoms of Salmonella infection are fever, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. These symptoms usually occur within 12 to 48 hours after exposure.
The symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days and most people recover without specific treatment. Young children, pregnant women, people with decreased immunity and elderly people are risk groups. For them, the symptoms may be more serious and result in hospitalisation.
If you have eaten this pita meat and have these symptoms, consult your family doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Call our customer service at 02 345 23 45.
This message was drawn up in consultation with the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC).
Contact:
Hanne Poppe
Press officer Colruyt Group
Tel.: 0473 92 45 10
Source: Colruyt Group