The following is a new food product recall and is included here with permission from Food Standard Australia New Zealand.
Date published: 4 August 2021
Product information
Sapro Australia is conducting a recall of a variety of Koo brand vegetable products:
Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce; Butter Beans in Flavoured Brine; Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce; Corn Creamstyle Sweetcorn; Whole Kernel Sweetcorn in Brine; Mixed Vegetables in Hot Curry Sauce; Mixed Vegetables in Curry Sauce; Mixed Vegetables in Brine; Baked Beans in Chilli Sauce.
The products have been available for sale at independent food retailers nationwide.
Date markings
Date of Manufacture from 1/5/2019 up to and including 5/5/2021.
Problem
The recall is due to potential microbial contamination as a result of a canning failure.
Food safety hazard
Food products with potential microbial contamination may cause illness if consumed.
Country of origin
South Africa
What to do
Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
For further information please contact:
Sapro Australia
0414070564
www.saproaustralia.com.au