Kebab meat from unapproved plant update
Friday 21 April 2006
The Agency has issued an updated Food Alert for Action in England, and one for information in Scotland, to inform local authorities about an emerging incident involving distribution of cooked kebab meat from an unapproved plant.
Details
Enforcement officers from Gateshead Council entered the premises of Munchies Catering Supplies, Gateshead, under warrant on 10 April 2006.
The area in use was adjacent to approved premises but was unapproved for production of cooked meat.
A number of food hygiene offences were discovered and a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice (HEPN) was served.
Munchies Catering Supplies distributes cooked kebab meat to both wholesale and retail companies in three pack sizes and under a variety of brand names.
All products bear an identification mark of the premises. To assist local authorities identify these products, images are available at the foot of the original alert attached below.
Food alerts
Food alerts are the FSA's way of letting local authorities and consumers know about problems associated with food and, in some cases, providing details of specific action to be taken. They are issued under two categories:
- Food Alerts: for Action
- Food Alerts: for Information