Aldi and Lidl are recalling batches of houmous over fears they could be contaminated with salmonella.
In Aldi, two Deli brand triple packs and another topped with pesto and parmesan are affected.
Lidl is recalling its Meadow Fresh red pepper houmous and its classic stacker.
Houmous Recalls
Aldi:
- The Deli brand Reduced Fat Classic Houmous Triple Pack; pack size: 180g (3 x 60g); UBD 03/11/19
- The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Selection Triple Pack; pack size: 180g (3 x 60g); UBD 02/11/19 and 03/11/19
- The Deli brand Basil Houmous topped with Pesto & Parmesan; pack size 170g; UBD 04/11/19
Lidl:
- Meadow Fresh brand Red Pepper Houmous; pack size 170g; UBD 06/11/19
- Meadow Fresh brand Classic Houmous stacker; pack size 180g (3 x 60g); UBD 06/11/19
#FoodAlert Recall of batches of Aldi and Lidl Houmous due to the presence of Salmonella. Please see: https://t.co/sDGaRqbg69 pic.twitter.com/6rrEFrICPJ
— FoodSafetyAuthority (@FSAIinfo) October 29, 2019
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.
