Pams products recalled
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.
While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."
What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.
If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.
Show us your creative backyard build
We hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've created in your backyard.
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your creation or backyard set up a to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🛝🪴🛖
Poll: Do you have a pet at home?
Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.
We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!
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73.7% Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
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7.7% Not currently, but one day!
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18.6% Nope, I live in a pet-free home
SISTERS OF ST PETER CLAVER MISSION FAIR
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY from 10am to 1pm
The Sisters of St Peter Claver in Island Bay are once again holding their Mission Fair. Come and enjoy this fair in the grounds of the convent at 1 Mersey Street in Island Bay. Always a festive atmosphere with a variety of stalls and of course the rapid raffles.
The Sisters thank you in advance for your support. You can contact them directly 3838 401 if you have items to donate or wish to make a monetary donation.
Proceeds from the fair will aid the following projects.
Tanzania - Iringa: Request from Sr Prudensiana Maya Education for needy children, also providing medicines, food and clothing.
Pakistan - Diocese of Lahore: Request from Sr Farzana Roseann in Nanaka Sahib District. Asks financial assistance for the education, boarding and lodging of orphans and street children.
Sudan - Rumbek Diocese: financial support for purchasing sewing machines for St Monica Women’s group; so young women and girls can help support their families and generate income.
Hope to see you at the Fair!!
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