Holland & Barrett has taken the precautionary step of recalling several of its products containing Brazil nuts because they may contain salmonella.

Risk statement

The products listed above may be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms of salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Holland & Barrett is recalling the above products. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the above products.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from wher they were bought for a full refund.

about product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be withdrawn (taken off the shelves) or recalled (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a Food alert for Action is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.