According to the National Consumer Commission, preliminary findings from the Shoprite Checkers Deli Hummus range recall point to areas of concern for product handling at the manufacturing level, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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In a statement released by the retailer in mid-September, routine testing detected contamination in three batches of 300g and 125g tubs of Deli hummus. The impacted batches have been withdrawn from store shelves, and customers are encouraged to return purchased products for a full refund.
‘The safety of our consumers is our number one priority,’ said a Checkers representative. ‘We apologise for any delay, and we assure customers that we take food safety very seriously.’
BM Foods (a member of Sea Harvest) manufactures the Deli Hummus collection.
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The affected products are:
- Traditional Hummus (125g and 300g)
- Reduced Fat Hummus (125g)
- Zataar Hummus (125g and 300g)
- Red Pepper Hummus (125g and 300g)
- Caramelised Onion Hummus (125g)
Customers can identify affected products by looking at the batch numbers on the packaging.
Microbial exposure may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach pains. Consumers who have taken the contaminated products and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention.
The products’ respective sell-by dates are 10 September, 2024 to 8 October, 2024.
The NCC says it is now awaiting Shoprite Checkers’ final report.
The Commission is also conducting an independent investigation into the recalled products based on ‘identified operational concerns related to food safety.’
The NCC has encouraged consumers to immediately stop using the items and return them to the provider for a full refund, with or without evidence of purchase.
It further stated that because the NCC was unable to determine the degree of product distribution at this time, suppliers are advised not to distribute these items until the investigation is completed.
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