Current Recalls
The following are two of the current Recalls, the information has been provided by Food Standards Australia New Zealand and is included here with permission.
Fantastic Snacks (unpleasant odour and stale taste)
Fantastic Snacks has recalled Fantastic Noodles Chicken Flavoured and Beef Flavoured nationally from Coles, IGA and other independent supermarkets due to reports of unpleasant odour and stale taste, possibly caused by the chemical composition of the cooking oil. Consumers should not eat this product as it may cause nausea and/or stomach upsets. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Date notified to FSANZ – 28 March 2012
Food type – Mixed and/or processed food
Product name
- Fantastic 2 Minute Noodles Chicken Flavoured 12 Pack
- Fantastic 2 Minute Noodles Beef Flavoured 12 Pack
Package description & size – 1.02kg net (12x85g), rectangular cardboard box containing 12 packets of noodles
Date marking – All Best Before dates currently in the marketplace
Country of origin – Australia
Reason for recall – There have been consumer complaints of unpleasant odour and stale taste, possibly caused by the chemical composition of the cooking oil
Distribution -Nationally at Coles, IGA and other independent retail outlets
Consumer advice – Consumers should not eat this product as it may cause nausea and/or stomach upsets Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers should return these products (including any opened and/or partially consumed packs) to the place of purchase for a full refund
Contact – Customer Hotline 1800 334 829
Woolworths Ltd (undeclared allergens)
Woolworths Ltd has recalled Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Devil’s Food Cupcakes (mix) and Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Confetti Cupcakes (mix) nationally from Woolworths/Safeway/Food For Less/ Flemings Supermarkets due to undeclared allergens (milk and traces of tree nuts). Consumers with a milk or tree nut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if these products are consumed. Consumers with a milk or tree nut allergy or intolerance should not consume these products and should return them to the nearest Woolworths/Safeway/Food For Less/ Flemings Supermarket for a full refund.
Date notified to FSANZ – 22 March 2012
Food type – Mixed and/or processed food
Product name
- Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Devil’s Food Cupcakes (mix)
- Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Confetti Cupcakes (mix)
Package description & size – 255g red cardboard box
Date marking – All best before dates currently sold by Woolworths Ltd
Country of origin -USA
Reason for recall – Undeclared allergens due to a labelling application error by Woolworths Ltd. Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Devil’s Food Cupcakes (mix) may contain undeclared traces of tree nuts. Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Confetti Cupcakes (mix) contains undeclared milk and may contain undeclared traces of tree nuts.
Distribution – Woolworths/Safeway/Food For Less/ Flemings Supermarkets nationally
Consumer advice – Consumers with a milk or tree nut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if these products are consumed. Consumers with a milk or tree nut allergy or intolerance should not consume these products and should return them to the nearest Woolworths/Safeway/Food For Less/ Flemings Supermarket for a full refund.
Contact -Woolworths Toll-free Customer Service number: 1800 103 515