Salmonella contamination of ASDA brand Camembert cheese
Tuesday 18 January 2005
Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 03/2005
ASDA brand pre packed Camembert Taster cheese has been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Only certain use by dates are being recalled.
The cheese is manufactured in France and then packed exclusively for ASDA Stores Ltd by Eurilait, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
ASDA Stores Ltd has undertaken a full product recall and will be placing product recall notices in national newspapers on 19 January 2005.
Description of affected product
Product; Camembert Taster Cheese
Brand; ASDA
Use By Codes; 29 January 2005, 30 January 2005, 31 January 2005, 1 February 2005
Weight; 125g wedge
ASDA Stores Ltd have provided a customer care line the number for which is; 0500 100055
Text of ASDA product recall
Product Recall ' ASDA Camembert Taster (small wedge) 125g
Use By (s): 29 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 01 Feb
Despite rigorous quality control procedures at our suppliers, routine testing has shown that pre-packed ASDA Camembert (125g), with the 'use-by' dates above, may contain Salmonella.
ASDA has taken the decision to recall the product.
Shoppers who have bought an affected Camembert should return it to their nearest ASDA store for a full refund or replacement. ASDA apologises for any inconvenience caused.
No other cheeses on sale at ASDA are affected ' including delicatessen Camembert.
Further information; 0500 100055