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The Food Standards Agency is today warning consumers about the presence of salmonella in certain batches of shark cartilage capsules originating from the United States.
Shark cartilage capsules are believed by some to help with joint health. In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling various private labelled shark cartilage capsules that may be contaminated with salmonella. Although the contaminated batches are not thought to have been on sale in shops in the UK, they have been available through internet and mail order suppliers.
Dr Judith Hilton, Head of Microbiological Safety at the Food Standards Agency, said: ‘The presence of salmonella in a food supplement is unacceptable and potentially hazardous. It's important that consumers of these capsules check that their personal supplies are not affected.’
The affected shark cartilage capsules were sold under the following labels, lots and codes:
Salmonella is the second-most-common cause of food poisoning. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea. In some cases, food poisoning can cause very serious illness or even death.
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