Clams recalled from supermarkets due to risk of Escherichia coli: affected brand and batches

There is a new one food withdrawal which Italian consumers should pay attention to. The product in question is the clams or Jumbo lupins sold in supermarkets at Finittica brand which, following tests, have shown levels of E. coli beyond the limits. The Ministry of Health reported the news, which reported the recall of the clams by the producer as a precaution. The product can be identified through the lotthe brand and it production plant.

Finittica brand clams recalled

As reported by the Ministry of Health in the specific section of its website dedicated to products recalled from the market, the product withdrawn it’s a lot Of clams or Jumbo lupins to Finittica brand which, by the manufacturer’s own admission, exceeds the limits set by law for the parameter of E. coli.

How to recognize the recalled product

Consumers have several references to understand whether they have purchased the product in question food withdrawal. The clams or Jumbo lupinsas mentioned, are sold with the brand Finittica in 1 kilogram nets. The lotreported on the product packaging, is 13F3. And again, we know that the withdrawn clams were produced by thecompany Finittica Srlu in its factory located in via Provinciale 21, in Goro, in the province of Ferrara. The identification markin this case, IT 513 CDM.

What should those who bought the recalled clams do?

Anyone who, after an inspection, realizes that they have purchased the lot of clams interested in the withdrawal from the market must, first of all, avoid consuming the product. The manufacturing company itself, in fact, recommends not consuming the food unless it has been very carefully cooked.

Once you have verified that you have purchased the withdrawn product, you can request the return of the sums spent or the change at the point of purchase. In this case, you will need to go to the store and declare that you have bought a product that was later withdrawn from the market. At the checkout center, you will be able to choose whether to get your money back or make an exchange, but in any case, you will need to show your receipt or the purchase receipt.

The Food Recall App

The ever-increasing attention of citizens to food and the impact that this can have on their health, has pushed the Ministry of Health to intensify controls on products sold in supermarkets. Often, in fact, they are the retreats hey recallswith the ministry trying to improve information communications with citizens through the use of technology. It is in this context that the new app Product Recalls Italy.

The food recall app uses a very simple notification system, with the Ministry of Defense notifying all those who have the app whenever a recall is implemented. All you have to do is download the app and allow it to receive notifications.

Available for iOS and Android, Richiami Prodotti Italia also allows consumers to check all the foods and drinks that have been purchased in the past and that are present in their pantry.