The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the general public not to consume two contaminated sausage brands on the market.
According to FDA, the said brands – AIA Wudy and Pavo brands, are contaminated with Listeria bacteria.
The Authority also noted that the brands, which are under the Agricola Tre Vali sausage products, have been recalled by Italian authorities.
In a statement, the Food and Drugs Authority said that their attention “has been drawn to the recall of Agricola Tre Vali sausage products, namely, AIA Wudy and Pavo brands, by the Italian authorities due to the presence of Listeria bacteria in these sausages made from poultry meat.”
In view of the recall activities ongoing in Europe and other countries, the FDA has also conducted a market surveillance activity and Pavo Frankfurt sausages with expiry dates of November 2022 were found in Ho in the Volta Region.
The statement further declared that “no AIA Wudy sausages have been found on our market.”
They therefore, directed that anyone in possession of the above-mentioned products should immediately return them to their Head Office or Regional Offices across the country.
FDA also gave assurances to the public that its surveillance teams will continue to monitor the markets for any of the above-mentioned products for public safety.
