Food safety recall round-up June 2-10 2016
Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination
USA: Pharmavite is recalling Nature Made products due to possible Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination.
The recall came after Salmonella and/or Staphylococcus aureus testing were not completed properly on the affected batch lots. Pharmavite has identified the cause of the error and has implemented corrective actions to rectify the issue.
They were distributed nationwide to various major retailers.
For a list of affected Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi, Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi + Omega-3, Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi for Her plus Omega-3s and Nature Made Super B Complex w/C & Folic Acid Tablets see here.
Onset of symptoms in staphylococcal food poisoning is usually rapid and in many cases acute, depending on individual susceptibility to the toxin, the amount of contaminated food eaten, amount of toxin in the food ingested, and the general health of the victim.