Current Product Recalls
Please find below information on a recent Australian consumer level food recall. This information is also available on our website at www.foodstandards.gov.au and is included here with permission from Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Gourmet Selections Greek Salad (Microbial – E.coli)
Jmark Pty Ltd (trading as Gourmet Selections) has recalled Gourmet Selections Greek Salad from Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets in WA due to E.coli contamination. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Date notified to FSANZ – 6 June 2012
Food type – Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs
Product name – Gourmet Selections Greek Salad
Package description & size – 150g and 300g plastic tub
Date marking – All Use By dates from 6 JUN 12 to 14 JUN 12 inclusive
Country of origin – Australia
Reason for recall – Microbial Contamination (E.coli)
Distribution – The product has been available for sale from Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets in Western Australia.
Consumer advice – Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Contact – Jmark Pty Ltd 08 9303 0600
De Jong Enterprises (foreign matter – glass)
De Jong Enterprises has recalled Pure Food Essentials Certified Organic Turmeric Paste from health food stores and some independent supermarkets nationally (excluding NT), due to the presence of glass fragments. Food products containing glass fragments may cause injury 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 – 4 June 2012
Food type – Spices
Product name – Pure Food Essentials Certified Organic Turmeric Paste
Package description & size – 200g glass jar
Date marking – DEC 12 (best before)
Country of origin – India
Reason for recall – Foreign matter contamination (glass)
Distribution – The product has been available for sale at health food stores and some independent supermarkets nationally (excluding NT)
Consumer advice – Food products containing glass fragments may cause injury if consumed.Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact – info@purefoodessentials.com