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Aconbury Sprouts has recalled its Organic Mixed Sprouts and Organic Rainbow Salad with a ‘use by’ date of 19 February 2011, because the products are contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.

Product details

The two recalled products have a ‘use by’ date of 19 February 2011:

The company is recalling the affected products. Retailers and wholesalers that sell the products are being contacted by Aconbury Sprouts, explaining why the products have been recalled and the actions that should be taken, including telling consumers why the products have been recalled.

No other Aconbury Sprouts products are known to be affected.

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