UK: Waitrose recalls batches of its Wholesome Mixed Seeds - (Food Standards Agency (UK))

November 21, 2007 – 8:19 pm

Waitrose has recalled certain date codes of its own brand Wholesome Mixed Seeds (250g) because of the presence of salmonella. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information.
Waitrose has recalled the affected product from sale and has displayed point-of-sale notices in its stores. The notice advises the public about the reason for the recall and that customers can return the product to Waitrose for a full refund. The company’s customer service helpline number is 0800 188 884.
Product details
The product recalled is:
* Waitrose Wholesome Mixed Seeds, 250g
* Best before: 8 March 2008 and 15 March 2008
No other Waitrose products or batch codes are known to be affected.


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