Italian delicacy in killer bug warning:
Bottles of an Italian vegetable delicacy have
been pulled from supermarket shelves amid fears
they could contain a killer bug.
The move comes as the Italian National Institute
of Health is conducting preliminary investigations, into
jars of turnip top leaves soaked in sunflower oil.
Known as Friarielle
the vegetable is marketed under the brand name
Italcarciofi
part of the Alvini Company.
The UK Food Watchdog, the Food Standards Agency
warned British shoppers: “If you have bought the above
product do not eat it. “Instead, return it to the store from
where it was bought for a refund.
Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning and can be fatal. The
association between the product and the suspected botulism cases has
not yet been confirmed. However, a recall from customers
is being carried out as a precautionary measure.
Preliminary investigations by the National Institute of Health in Italy
suggest the product could have been associated with three suspected
botulism cases in that country.
Affected 1062ml jars fall in batch/lot ITC339 with an expiry date of 05/12/2016.
Cupboards should be checked for unused items, the FSA always warns.
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