Salmonella cases prompt pork pie recall

Australia: The Pork Pie Shop has recalled Pork Pies and Ascot Pies after they were linked to five cases of Salmonella.

All batches of the unpackaged pork pies are being recalled from butchers and small grocery stores in South Australia.

Dr Fay Jenkins, SA Health’s director of food and controlled drugs, said the cases were linked to pork and Ascot pies made by The Pork Pie Shop at Victor Harbor.

“The business has since ceased the manufacturing of both products until further notice and is working to recall the pies​," she said.

“Both the pork pies and Ascot pies are stocked at around 30 businesses including independent supermarkets, delis and butchers across metropolitan Adelaide."​

The five Salmonella cases are in people aged 54 to 80 years. Of the five cases, four have been hospitalised.

Dr Jenkins said due to the shelf life of the pies, people who have the products at home should not consume them.

“As a precaution, SA Health recommends anyone who has pork or Ascot pies in their home to contact the place of purchase to confirm if the product is from The Pork Pie Shop.​

“Products from other manufacturers will be safe to consume and there is no reason for people to be concerned.”​

There have been 471 cases of Salmonella to date this year, compared to 407 at the same time last year.