Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has issued a food alert for Tugas brand alfalfa sprouts. The reason this product was withdrawn from supermarkets and consumers were warned is because of the presence of bacteria of the genus Salmonella.
They were discovered during routine quality control carried out in Rioja. It was the authorities of the said Autonomous Community who brought this to the attention of AESAN, which quickly sent food anxiety.
This is not the first warning about the presence of salmonella in sprouted sprouts that AESAN has issued in recent days. On October 31, a similar notice was given, although at that time it was about mixes of different shootsespecially red cabbage. Be that as it may, all affected batches have already been withdrawn from supermarkets, so only those who have recently purchased these sprouts should be vigilant.
Many areas affected by food warning
Data affected alfalfa for food alert:
- Product Name: Alfalfa Sprouts
- Brand Name: Tugas
- Product appearance: plastic bag.
- Batch number: 120142012
- Expiration date: 08.11.2024
- Unit weight: 150 g.
- Temperature: Cooled
By the time La Rioja sent notice, the product had been distributed throughout the territory. Andalusia, Catalonia, Valencian Community, Balearic Islands, La Rioja and Madrid Community, although it is possible that there are vacant plots in other regions. They have been ordered to be withdrawn from supermarkets and should no longer be sold at this time.
Consumers who purchase it should not consume these alfalfa sprouts. The safest thing to do is throw them away or take them to the supermarket where you bought them. As for those who have already used it, they should be attentive to possible symptoms Salmonella if necessary, contact a medical center.
What are these symptoms?
Bacteria genus Salmonella found in these sprouted shoots can produce salmonellosis. This disease is mainly characterized by digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and vomiting. In some cases, fever may occur. In many cases it will heal without the need for treatment, although hydration is very important. Severe cases may require treatment, mainly with antidiarrheals and antibiotics.
This should only be the last option, so it is up to the doctor to make the decisions that should be followed. As always, with any food anxiety there is no need to panic. But if you recently purchased alfalfa sproutsCheck your pantry.
Source: Hiper Textual
