Sandwich recall after bacteria found

A sandwich product has been recalled due to the risk of bacteria being present.

Goodman Fielder NZ is voluntarily recalling its Gourmet Farmhouse flavour of Deli Kitchen sandwiches, due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

The recall applies only to this flavour of the sandwich with the use by dates of March 13 and 15 this year.

The product was distributed only in the North Island.

Consumers are advised to not eat this product under any circumstances because of a potentially serious health risk.

Customers can call the Goodman Fielder customer advisory centre on 0800 368 052 for details of how to return the product and to get a full refund.

Symptoms of listeria monocytogenes can include diarrhoea, nausea, fever and septicemia. The pathogen can be especially hazardous for pregnant women and their unborn children.

A statement from the company said it was very concerned about the possible risk to customers, and it apologised for any inconvenience.