UK/Basildon: Lynn Shellfish (formally known as Heiploeg or Heiploeg and Lynn Shrimpers) recalls all Frozen, Chilled Whelks (Mollusks) due to Salmonella Gold-coast hazard. TSI: http://ht.ly/pQtEx
Direct link: http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/advice/advice-recall-item.cfm?id=306616
Additional information:
The UK Trading Standards Institute (“TSI”) reports the following Shellfish are subject to this recall:
- All batches of Frozen and Chilled Whelks (Mollusks)
According to the TSI, this Salmonella outbreak has caused at least 18 illnesses.
About Salmonella Poisoning:
Salmonellosis (Salmonella poisoning) is a very common type of food poisoning caused by the Salmonella bacterium. Although there are thought to be over 2,000 different kinds of these bacteria, only a comparative few make humans sick.
Contaminated foods, especially “protein foods” such as shellfish, raw meat, poultry and eggs that have not been properly cooked, are the most common source of Salmonellosis. Not washing fresh fruits and vegetables before eating them, as well as not thoroughly cleaning work surfaces (including cutting boards, counter tops and cutlery) used to prepare raw meat and other foods in the kitchen can also cause Salmonella poisoning. Food can also be contaminated by food handlers who do not thoroughly wash their hands with lots of soap and hot water after handling raw meat or visiting the bathroom.
Salmonella can be found in the faeces of many animals, especially those with diarrhoea. Exotic pets, such as snakes, turtles and reptiles, may carry Salmonella even when healthy. People, especially children, can become infected if they do not wash their hands after contact with these exotic animals or eat while playing their pets.
In young children, the elderly, people with compromised immune systems and those undergoing some Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, Salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. Even in otherwise healthy people, Salmonellosis may cause high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. In rare cases, however, Salmonellosis can cause more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected Aneurysms) Endocarditis and Arthritis.
If you suspect your food is contaminated, do not eat it. Contact the retailer for a refund or replacement. Wash your hands, contaminated preparation surfaces, cutlery and serving dishes thoroughly with hot soapy water and dry. Contact your MD immediately if you experience Salmonellosis symptoms.
You can learn more about Salmonellosis from England’s National Health Service (“NHS”) at http://ht.ly/pQvwy
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Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2626
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