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No ST6 listeria found at Rainbow polony factory
RCL FOODS LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1966/004972/06)
ISIN: ZAE000179438
Share Code: RCL
(“RCL FOODS” or “the Company”)
NO ST6 LISTERIA FOUND AT RAINBOW POLONY FACTORY
The listeriosis outbreak has been a tragic episode for the country. RCL FOODS
expresses our deepest concern and sympathy for those who have been affected.
RCL FOODS is pleased to state that our Wolwehoek polony plant in the Free
State is clear of the ST6 listeria strain, which the Minister of Health has
identified as being responsible for the outbreak of listeriosis.
Tests conducted by an independent laboratory in France, which is considered
to be a leading expert in this field, have shown that the plant is clear of
the ST6 listeria strain.
Rainbow polony products from the Wolwehoek plant were recalled as a
precautionary measure and the plant has been temporarily closed. The recall
does not affect any other RCL FOODS facilities or products, including fresh
and frozen Rainbow chicken.
Listeria, which can cause food-borne diseases when present at high
concentrations, is commonly found in soil and water and is easily transferred
to surfaces in homes and buildings. It thrives in low temperatures, such as
refrigeration, but is killed by cooking. Raw foods and vegetables should be
washed thoroughly before eating.
The listeriosis outbreak has shown that more needs to be done to help
consumers understand listeria and how they can protect themselves and their
families. RCL FOODS will continue to support national efforts that take the
message about food safety and listeria to as wide an audience as possible.
Food safety has always been of paramount importance to RCL FOODS. More than a
decade ago we embarked on a process to implement internationally recognised
and independently verified quality and food safety systems such as FSSC (Food
Safety System Certification) 22000 and ISO 22000 in our facilities. We will
continue to review and further entrench our safety policies and procedures.
For further information see:
www.rclfoods.com
www.listeriosisfacts.com
Durban
16 March 2018
Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
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