NEW ZEALAND: Listeria health alert - (Auckland Regional Public Health Service)
February 26, 2008 – 6:37 pmListeria update test results show listeria in ready-to-eat corned silverside product
Results from testing on batches of ready-to-eat product show Listeria Monocyotogenes in Leornards line of packaged cold corned silverside distributed to trade outlets in the North Island between 9 and 24 February.
This is a different product line to that originally identified as contaminated and is in addition to the earlier notification of listeria contaminated cold roast beef product but is also served in meals such as sandwiches and salads.
Following todays findings Auckland Regional Public Heath Service (ARPHS) has requested that the producers Leonards Superior Smallgoods Ltd cease distributing all bulk and sliced corned silverside, roast beef and ham until their safety can be assured. Leonards has agreed to take action immediately and comply with this request.
For the complete alert notice, please visit http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0802/S00099.htm
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