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Ham recall across South Island supermarkets

Neighbourly.co.nz

Several ham products sold in the South Island have been recalled by the Ministry of Primary Industries due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

Recalled items include Pestell's Champagne Ham, Cooked Ham on the Bone, Boneless Ham and Boneless Ham pieces. The products are available to purchase across the South Island at major food outlets Pak'n Save, New World and Four Square.

The recall affects the following batches:
- Pestell's whole Ham products with a use by date up to and including 15.01.21.
- Pestell's Sliced Ham Off the Bone vacuum packs with a use by date up to and including 29.12.20, this appears on the product as 29/DEC/20.
- Pestell’s Sliced Ham served over the counter at delicatessens in Pak’n Save, New World and Four Square supermarkets in the South Island with a best before date up to and including 7.12.20.

Further information:
- No Countdown stores sold these products.
- The products should not consumed unless the product is cooked through thoroughly. Alternatively, affected customers should return their product for a full refund.

For more information please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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