A consumer recall of Mr Porky brand fried pork scratching products ia being issued due to the possible presence of salmonella.
The product is imported from the United Kingdom and the recall is being initiated by Five Eight Distribution Ltd.
The recall affects Mr Porky brand: Crispy Strips (35g) and Original Scratchings (40g and 65g).
Details on the recall, including the specific retailers of the product is available here.
All dates up to and including February 19, 2022, are affected by this recall.
New Zealand Food Safety National Manager Food Compliance, Jenny Bishop, says people with these imported pork scratchings at home should throw them out and not consume them.
This product has recently been recalled in the UK following a link to a salmonella outbreak there.
"If you have health concerns after eating the product, seek medical advice.
'Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps 6 hours to 6 days after being exposed to the bacteria.
'The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most people recover without treatment, but its effects can be serious, particularly in children younger than 5 years, adults 65 and over, and people with weakened immune systems.”
New Zealand Food Safety have not received any reports of associated illness.
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Product identification |
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Product type |
Flavoured snacks |
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Name of product (size) |
Mr Porky brand Crispy Strips (35g) Mr Porky brand Original Scratchings (40g) Mr Porky brand Original Scratchings (65g) |
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Date marking |
All best before dates up to and including 19 FEB 22. |
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Package size and description |
The products are sold in 35g, 40g, and 65g in plastic packaging of various colours. |
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Distribution |
The products are imported from the United Kingdom. Mr Porky brand products are sold in Four Square, Pak'n Save and New World stores and independent retailers listed below throughout New Zealand. Northland
Auckland
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
HawkesBay
Taranaki
Manawatu-Wanganui
Greater Wellington
West Coast
Otago
The products have not been re-exported.
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Notes |
This recall does not affect any other Mr Porky brand products or any other products imported by Five Eight Distribution Ltd. |
Consumer advice
Customers are asked to check the best before date printed on the back of the products.
Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness, however, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer.
More information on Salmonella
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Five Eight Distribution Ltd:
- Phone: 09 972 0018
- Address: 39A Westpoint Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland.
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