Food Safety Recall round-up 22 December 2017 - 4 January 2018
Concerns over Clostridium botulinum controls
UK: The Farmer’s Son has recalled products because of concerns over procedures to control Clostridium botulinum.
Haggis Bungs 1lb, 2lb and 4lb with dates 20/12/17, 27/12/17, 3/1/18 and 10/1/18; Haggis 4 Slice 300g with dates 20/12/17, 27/12/17 3/1/18 and 10/1/18 and Black and White Pudding 4 Slice 300g with dates 21/12/17, 28/12/17, 4/1/18 and 11/1/18 are affected.
The Food Standards Agency said manufacturing controls that could potentially affect safety of the vacuum packed products could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company. It relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum.
No Clostridium botulinum has been found in any of the products.
Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal.
