Press Release

Environmental Health
Release Date:
Tuesday, 1 August 2017 - 4:48pm

The Environmental Health Division is notifying the public that Sarbrett Beef Franks BS (8/1), EST/PLANT NUMBER 8854 is being recalled due to contamination by bone fragments and possibly other extraneous materials.

Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Minchington Israel said that the USDA Mark of Inspection product was imported into the Territory by A Value Ltd. of Huntum's Ghut.

According to Mr. Israel the Environmental Health Division has already conducted an inspection at A Value Ltd. and verified that the product was indeed received but was sold out to persons unknown.

 Persons who purchased the product are urged not to consume any of it, return it to the place of purchase or throw it out immediately.

Mr. Israel also advised that if anyone is concerned about oral injury or illness associated with the said Sarbrett Beef Franks that they should consult a healthcare provider.

Persons are encouraged to contact the Environmental Health Division at 468-5110 with any questions.

Author

Natasha Lettsome-Humphrey

Public Health Communications Specialist
Ministry of Health/Social Development
Telephone: 468-2286
Email: 
nlettsome@gov.vg