CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of imported prepackaged salad and pesto products suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella
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Product details are as follows:
Product name: Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood Salad
Brand: Marks & Spencer
Pack size: 285 grams
Place of origin: United Kingdom
Use-by date: October 8, 2026; October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026
Importer: ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited
Product name: Collections Pistachio Pesto
Brand: Marks & Spencer
Pack size: 115 grams
Place of origin: United Kingdom
Use-by date: October 8, 2026; October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026; October 13, 2026
Importer: ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited
A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted notifications from the Food Standards Agency of the United Kingdom and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland that the above-mentioned products might have been contaminated by Salmonella and are being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed-up the cases. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported and sold the affected products."
The importer concerned has stopped sales, removed from shelves the affected products and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions. Members of the public may call its hotline at 8 0093 1457 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.
"Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and persons with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death," the spokesman said.
The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.
Ends/Friday, October 9, 2026
Issued at HKT 21:05
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