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Recall of Irish Ham Fillets due to incorrect cooking instructions

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

Alert Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2022.72
Product Identification: Smoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet and Unsmoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet; pack size: 3kg; approval number: IE 528 EC
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Callan Bacon Ltd. is recalling Smoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet and Unsmoked 100% Irish Ham Fillet with specific barcodes due to incorrect boiling instructions detailed on the label. The implicated ham fillets were sold in Lidl stores. 

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.  

The correct instructions for boiling are:
Place fillet in a large saucepan of water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes per 500g, plus an additional 30 minutes. Remove fillet from the water, and allow to stand for 10 minutes before carving. Ensure food is piping hot and cooked throughout before serving.
 

Ham fillet label
Smoked Ham fillet label
Unsmoked ham fillet