Anyone sick: Listeria leads to ham recall in Aus

Pastoral Ham & Beef P/L has recalled Easy Cut Shoulder Ham from Costco stores in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA due to microbial (Listeria Monocytogenes) contamination.

hamDate notified to FSANZ

25/01/2016 

Food type

Ham (cured pork meat)

Product name

Easy Cut Shoulder Ham

Package description and size

Plastic cryovac bag, random weights approx. 3 kg

Date marking

Use By 02.03.16

Country of origin

Australia

Reason for recall

Microbial (Listeria Monocytogenes) contamination

Distribution

Costco stores in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA

Consumer advice

Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. The product can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact

Pastoral Ham & Beef P/L

(02) 9319 4008

http://www.pastoralsmallgoods.com.au/