A recall of a sesame seed products has been expanded to include a further 15 seeded products, including a popular Costco beef dish, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
“We have been working hard to identify and contact businesses that received the affected batch of sesame seeds from importer Davis Trading Company,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.
“This can be a complex process given the number of businesses involved. A number of recalls are being published on the New Zealand Food Safety food recall webpage at present for a range of food businesses.”
According to New Zealand Food Safety, the recall includes a popular marinated beef bulgogi dish from Costco.
“Costco Wholesale New Zealand Limited is recalling specific batches of Kirkland Signature Marinated Beef Bulgogi due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The product contains sesame seeds sourced from Davis Trading Company Ltd.
“As this is an evolving issue, with additional recalls possible, concerned consumers can reference our recall page for up-to-date information, including pictures, or subscribe to our recall alerts to receive email updates on recalls,” said Mr Arbuckle.
“People can get seriously ill from salmonellosis, so either return the products to the place of purchase or throw them away.
“Symptoms of salmonellosis appear within 12 to 72 hours and include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Illness usually lasts between 4 and 7 days but, in more severe cases, it can go on for up to 10 days and cause more serious illness.”
If you have eaten any of the product and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notifications of associated illness.
“As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will work with Davis Trading Company to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Mr Arbuckle said.
For a full list of the recalled products please go to:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-home/food-recalls-and-complaints/recalled-food-products
