Frozen Vegetable Recall
The following is information from Food Standards Australia New Zealand on a current recall and is included here with permission.
PRODUCT
Woolworths – Essentials snap frozen mixed veg 1kg: Carrots, peas, corn, green beans & potatoes – National distribution Best Before 19 MAR 2020 through to 24 APR 2020
Woolworths – Bell Farms Steam Veggie Carrot Corn and Broccoli 3pk 450g – National distribution, all stock
IGA – Black & Gold Corn Kernels 500g – National distribution Best Before all dates
IGA – Black & Gold Mixed Vegetables 1kg: Carrots, peas, beans & corn – National distribution Best Before all dates
ALDI – Market Fare Peas, Carrots and Super Sweet Corn 1kg – National distribution
ALDI – Market Fare Corn Kernels 1kg QLD, VIC, WA and select NSW stores Product of Hungary (only)
ALDI – Market Fare Mixed Vegetables 1kg QLD, NSW, ACT, WA Packed in Belgium from Imported and Belgian Ingredients (only)
ALDI – Market Fare Quick Steam Carrot Broccoli and Cauliflower 450g – National distribution
ALDI – Market Fare Quick Steam Carrot Corn and Broccoli 450g – National distribution
ALDI: Only products with country of origin of Belgium, United Kingdom or Hungary, all other countries not affected.
Greenyard Frozen Belgium NV is conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale at Woolworths, ALDI and IGA, Campbells and Independent grocery stores.
PROBLEM
The recall is due to possible microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.
FOOD SAFETY HAZARD
Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Belgium/Hungary
WHAT TO DO
Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information please contact:
Woolworths 1800 103 515 , ALDI 1800 709 993, Metcash 1300 135 690