Food Alerts

Recall of Yaadgaar Rasmalai due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Monday, 16 December 2019

Summary:
Category 1 Food Alert for Action: Several batches of Yaadgaar Rasmalai are subject to recall due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

Message:
Yaadgaar Bakeries is recalling the above batches of Rasmalai due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.  

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Food businesses are requested to remove the affected product from sale and clearly display a point-of-sale notice informing customers not to eat the product.