PnP, Boxer remove all foods linked to disease

Pick n Pay has withdrawn all listeriosis-linked foods from its shelves.

“Following the minister of health’s announcement [yesterday] on the source of the listeriosis outbreak, Pick n Pay has acted immediately to withdraw all products from manufacturing sites identified by the department of health,” PnP group executive for strategy and corporate affairs David North said yesterday.

He said Enterprise and Rainbow supplied a broad range of retailers across SA. All Enterprise products, including the Bokkie, Renown, Lifestyle and Mieliekip brands had already been recalled by the company concerned and Pick n Pay was urgently withdrawing them.

“In addition, all ready-to-eat products, such as polony and Russian sausages manufactured at the Rainbow facility in Sasolburg are also being withdrawn,” said North.

“This action is taking place in all Pick n Pay and Boxer stores. In addition, as a precaution, Pick n Pay branded chicken polony, manufactured by Rainbow, is also being withdrawn.”

All fridges and food preparation areas at PnP shops would now be re-cleaned to prevent any cross-contamination. Recalled meat was being isolated and would be safely destroyed.

“Any customer concerned they may have bought a readyto-eat meat product linked to the outbreak can return it for a full refund.” – ANA