A further recall
The following is a recall notice from Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and is included here with permission.
O’Brien’s Leg Ham – Various Weights
Date published: 20 January 2021
Product information
O’Brien’s Wholesale Meats Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the following O’Brien’s hams:
Full Boneless Leg Ham (various weights), use by 24 March 2021, 1 April 2021, 6 April 2021;
Champagne Leg Ham (various weights), use by 1 April 2021, 6 April 2021;
Half Leg Ham (various weights), use by 1 April 2021, 6 April 2021;
Full Leg Ham (various weights), use by 1 April 2021, 6 April 2021;
Half Boneless Leg Ham (various weights), use by 6 April 2021;
Third Leg Ham (various weights), use by 6 April 2021.
The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA and butcher shops in SA, NT, NSW and Vic, and Foodlands in SA.
Problem
The recall is due to 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
Australia
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:
O’Brien’s Wholesale Meats Pty Ltd
08 8280 3911
www.obriensmeat.com.au