THOUSANDS of health supplement tablets have been urgently recalled across the UK after people fell ill with a dangerous strain of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella.
The recall covers Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules, sold online and linked to rising salmonella cases across Britain.
The product was sold online via Amazon, eBay, and the Orgenism website
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The product was sold online via Amazon, eBay, and the Orgenism website.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an alert confirming that Salmonella bacteria found in the product is not only making people sick, but is also resistant to several commonly used antibiotics — making it harder to treat.
A warning has been issued to not eat the product under any circumstances and to avoid disposing of it in household waste or flushing it down the toilet, due to the risk of further environmental and public health contamination.
All batches of the supplement, sold in 60-capsule packs, 500mg per serving, are affected.
A spokesperson for the FSA said: “The Salmonella found in this product produces extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and is resistant to fluroquinolones, tetracycline and fosfomycin.”
Symptoms of Salmonella include fever, diarrhoea, and stomach cramps.
Anyone who has consumed the product and feels unwell is urged to contact a healthcare professional or call NHS 111 for advice.
Consumers are also being told not to buy the supplement from any outlet, including market stalls, independent retailers, or social media, and to report any sightings of it being sold elsewhere.
Orgenism has stopped all sales and launched a full recall.
Customers are being offered a free pre-paid returns envelope and a full refund.
Public health authorities stress that even if you feel well, you must return the product safely for proper disposal to avoid harming others or the environment.
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