FSAI Recall Batch Of Bigi Mama Ginger Powder.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), recall a batch of Bigi Mama ginger powder, due to the presence of Salmonella.

Alert Summary dated Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.15
Product Identification: Bigi Mama ginger powder; pack size: 50g
Batch Code Best before: 01/12/2025
Country Of Origin: India

Message: The above batch of Bigi Mama ginger powder is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger: People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required: Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers: Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.