Latest recalls
This information is included here with permission of Food Standards Australia New Zealand
1. Quorn Classic Burger
Simplot Australia Pty Ltd has recalled Quorn 4 Classic Burgers from Woolworths, Coles and Bi-Lo Supermarkets nationally, due to the presence of foreign matter (hard blue plastic pieces). Food products containing hard plastic may cause injury if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Date notified to FSANZ – 26/09/2014
Product name – Quorn 4 Classic Burgers
Food type – Vegetarian patties (frozen product)
Package description and size – Cardboard box, 240g
Date marking – Best Before 31 DEC 2014
Country of origin – United Kingdom
Reason for recall – The presence of foreign matter (hard, blue, plastic pieces)
Distribution – Woolworths, Coles and Bi-Lo Supermarkets nationally
Consumer advice
Food products containing hard plastic may cause injury if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact – Simplot Australia Pty Ltd 1800 061 27 www.simplot.com.au
2. Homebrand Regular Beef Mince
Woolworths Ltd has recalled Homebrand Beef Mince Regular from Woolworths supermarkets in WA due to the presence of foreign matter (soft blue plastic). Food products containing plastic may pose a choking hazard if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Date notified to FSANZ – 25/09/2014
Food type – Fresh minced beef meat
Product name – Homebrand Beef Mince Regular
Package description and size – Plastic tray with clear plastic film, 500g
Date marking – Best Before 29.09.14
Country of origin – Australia
Reason for recall – The presence of foreign matter (soft blue plastic)
Distribution – Woolworths supermarkets in WA
Consumer advice
Food products containing plastic may pose a choking hazard if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact – Woolworths Ltd 1800 103 515 www.woolworths.com.au
3. Woolworths Macro Nut Spreads
Woolworths Ltd has recalled a variety of Macro Natural and Macro Organic nut spreads (Almond Spread, Cashew Spread and Peanut Butter) from Woolworths and Thomas Dux stores nationally due to the presence of undeclared allergens. Peanut allergens are present in the Almond Spread and Cashew Spread; tree nut allergens are present in the Peanut Butter products. Consumers who have a peanut or tree nut allergy or intolerance should not consume these products and may have a reaction if these products are consumed. The products can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Date notified to FSANZ – 30/09/2014
Food type – Nut spreads
Product name
• Macro Natural Almond Spread 250g
• Macro Natural Cashew Spread 250g
• Macro Organic Peanut Butter Crunchy 375g
• Macro Organic Peanut Butter Smooth 375g
• Macro Organic Peanut Butter Crunchy 800g
• Macro Organic Peanut Butter Smooth 800g
Package description and size
• A clear glass jar with a metal cap (250g and 375g products)
• Plastic tub with lid (800g products)
Date marking – All best before dates currently in the marketplace
Country of origin – Australia
Reason for recall
The presence of undeclared allergens. Peanut allergens are present in the Almond Spread and Cashew Spread; tree nut allergens are present in the Peanut Butter products.
Distribution – Woolworths Supermarkets and Thomas Dux stores nationally
Consumer advice
Consumers who have a peanut or tree nut allergy or intolerance should not consume these products and may have a reaction if these products are consumed. The products can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact – Woolworths Ltd 1800 103 515 www.woolworths.com.au
Written by Rachelle Williams, The Green Food Safety Coach.