Food Safety recall round-up 14-21 November
Supplement recalled due to fungus
20 November - England: Solgar UK is recalling three batches of its ABC Dophilus food supplement containing the fungus Rhizopus oryzae, which may cause mucormycosis.
This is a rare infection which may cause health problems to consumers, particularly premature infants/infants, children and those with a weakened immune system. Consumers who have purchased implicated batches should not consume them.
The status of other batches is unknown and the company has been asked to display point of sale notices at retail level, said the Food Standards Agency of Ireland (FSAI).
ABC Dophilus comes in a pack size: 49.6g (1.75oz) ‘Best before’ end: July 2015 with batch numbers: 07402-01, 07402-02, 07402-01R1, said the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The product is marketed as a food supplement suitable for infants and children.
