British retailer Marks & Spencer is recalling three mussel-based food products after illnesses were reported in the U.K. All packs of the following products haven been removed from sale and are being recalled from customers:
M&S Mussels in Garlic
Unique code: 00604819 & 00929189
“Use by” date: all dates
M&S Mussels in White Wine
Unique code: 00720618
“Use by” date: all dates
M&S Mussels and Clams
Unique code: 00667104
“Use by” date: all dates
Customers who have purchased these products are directed not to eat them and to return them to the store for a refund. No other Marks & Spencer products are known to be affected. The company is recalling the products as a precautionary measure while investigations are taking place. The supplier of the mussels is unnamed, and the exact nature of the illnesses has not been reported.
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