The FSAI has issued a recall of all Primula Cheese Spreads in tubes due to Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin may cause a rare but serious form of food poisoning that can cause paralysis and can be fatal.

Primula Ltd. (UK) is recalling the above Primula Cheese Spreads in tubes as manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of these products could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company.  A recall from consumers is being carried out as a precautionary measure because one product might contain Clostridium botulinum. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated products.

Nature of Danger:

The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth of toxin production by Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin may cause a rare but serious form of food poisoning that can cause paralysis and can be fatal.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected products were sold.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers to advise them to recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.

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