Checkers supermarkets and selected OK Foods stores have initiated a voluntary recall of their 300g and 125g tubs of fresh Deli hummus, due to a microbiological contamination found in three batches that were discovered during routine testing this morning.
As a precautionary measure, the affected batches, together with associated products, are being recalled, notably the batches that have a sell-by date of between 10 September and 8 October 2024, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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Production at the supplier, which has an FSSC 22 000 certificate for their food safety management system, has been halted, according to a press statement issued by Shoprite Holdings Ltd.
The following products are currently being removed from supermarket shelves:
- Hummus
- Reduced Fat Hummus
- Zataar Hummus
- Red Pepper Hummus
- Caramelised Onion Hummus
‘We understand that customers will be concerned and apologise unreservedly for any inconvenience caused by this voluntary recall,’ said the press statement.
‘Customers who may have purchased these products should not consume it and instead return it to their nearest Checkers supermarket or OK Foods for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required and opened products may also be returned,’ it added.
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