The sprouted moong beans are available at three Auckland outlets. Photo: supplied
Vimm Enterprises has recalled Deep-brand sprouted mat, moong beans and surti undhiu mix due to possible salmonella contamination.
"Salmonellosis can be serious, so it is important that people do not eat these products," NZ Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said.
"If you have any at home, you can return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If that's not possible, throw it out."
All batches and dates of these products are affected by this recall.
"Symptoms can appear within 12-72 hours, and include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting," Arbuckle said.
"Illness usually lasts between 4-7 days, but in more severe cases, it can go on for up to 10 days and cause more serious illness.
"If you have consumed any of this product and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice."
The sprouted mat and moong beans are sold at New Lynn's Arjun Supermarket, Manukau's Lotus Supermarket and Henderson's Yogiji's Supermarket. Surti undhiu mix (vegetable mix) is also sold in ethnic supermarkets nationwide.
NZ Food Safety has not received any notifications of associated illness.
The affected products were imported and have been subject to recalls in USA and Australia. The products have been removed from store shelves and have not been re-exported.
"As is our usual practice, NZFS will work with importers to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence," Arbuckle said.
Most imported food sold in New Zealand is safe, but very rarely problems can occur.
