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Pestell’s Rai Bacon Company-brand ham products are being recalled after reports of people falling ill after consuming the meat.
Deli meats close up. Source: istock.com
The Ministry of Primary Industries issued a notice yesterday for specific batches of Pestell’s Champagne Ham, Pestell’s Cooked Ham on the Bone, Pestell’s Boneless Ham, Pestell’s Boneless Ham chunks, and Pestell’s Sliced Ham Off the Bone due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall affects all batches of Pestell’s Whole Ham products with an expiration date through January 15, 2021 inclusive, as well as Pestell’s Sliced Ham Off the Bone vacuum packs with an expiration date until December 29 inclusive.
Packaged ham products are sold in select supermarkets and other retailers across the country, except Countdown stores.
Pestell boneless laminated ham.
The recall also includes Pestell’s sliced ham that is served over the counter in deli at Pak’nSave, New World and Four Square supermarkets on the South Island with an expiration date of December 7 inclusive.
The Ministry of Primary Industries has recommended that customers verify the date and batch marking on their Pestell ham products.
“There have been reports of illness, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice,” he said.
“The affected products should not be eaten unless they are well cooked (very hot).”
Customers have been encouraged to return the product to their retailer for a full refund or to cook fully.
None of the affected products have been exported.
The recall does not affect the other products of the brand.
