The fruit concerned was on sale between 27 February and 13 March 2014 at the following outlets. Royal Gala apples from: All Countdown supermarkets in the North Island. The following Christchurch retailers - G Morris and Son, Fresh Connection, United Fresh, Edgeware Supervalue. New Zealand Beauty apples from: All Countdown, Fresh Choice and Super Value supermarkets in the South Island. The Ministry recommends people who bought potentially affected fruit between 27 February and 13 March 2014 to either cook the fruit well before eating, or if in doubt, throw it out. “The possibility of infection is relatively low, but along with the Ministry of Health, we advise anyone who becomes ill with the following symptoms contact their doctor. Look out for skin jaundice (yellowish tinge), yellowing of the whites of eyes, dark coloured urine and pale bowel motions. Early signs of Hepatitis A are fever, loss of appetite, stomach pains and nausea.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 01:04:09 +0000
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