The agency has been informed that the Hong Kong centre for food safety (CES) on the 23^rd of may 2016 recalled 2 batches of pre-packed frozen peas and vegetables over Listeria monocytogens which could cause Septicaemia, Meningitis or in some areas death especially in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. It may also cause miscarriage and premature birth in pregnant women.

DETAILS OF RECALLED PRODUCTS

1. PRODUCT NAME:        TV Organic Green Peas

PRODUCT BRAND:         Aeon Topvalu

PLACE OF ORIGIN:        Japan

LOT NUMBER:               4901810005444

NETWEIGHT:                250g/pack

EXPIRATION DATE:       4^TH JUNE 2017 and 17^th June 2017

1. PRODUCT NAME:        TV Cee mixed vegetables

PRODUCT BRAND:         Aeon Topular

PLACE OF ORIGIN:        Japan

LOT NUMBER:               4901810005420

EXPIRATION DATE:       4^TH JUNE 2017, 15^TH JUNE 2017 AND 4^TH JULY 2017.

NAFDAC implores importers to ensure that they do not import the above products.

All outlets with these products should immediately stop sale and submit products to the nearest NAFDCAC office for appropriate action.

NAFDAC............Safeguarding the health of the Nation!!!