Source of salad contamination sought after major supermarket recall

Source of salad contamination sought after major supermarket recall

Nearly 50 pre-packaged salad products are being recalled by major supermarkets after E. coli was found during routine testing.

E.coli is a dangerous intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhoea poisoning and kidney failure. Infection usually occurs through poorly roasted meat, unwashed vegetables, berries, and fruits. Almost all infected preschoolers: two in intensive care, another 10 in serious condition

E. coli findings prompt Australian salad recalls

Several retailers in Australia have issued recalls because of the risk of E. coli contamination in fresh produce. Spinach and mixed salad items have been recalled in multiple states following detection of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in two spinach products. The type of STEC involved has not been released by authorities. Recalls are being conducted by Aldi, Woolworths, Metcash and Coles for products with use-by dates ranging from March 2…

Why have Supermarkets around Australia Recalled Bagged Salad Products? A Gastroenterologist Explains - In the Cove

A nationwide recall of bagged salad products is taking place.  All the major supermarkets (including IGA) are impacted to a certain degree.  As of the date of this article, Harris Farm Markets has not issued any product recall notices, as they may have different suppliers from the larger supermarkets. For the latest food recall notices check the Food Recall site here. It is not only bagged salad products that are impacted, Woolworths has also re…

Australian supermarkets issue pre-packaged salad recall

Major retailers issue proactive, extended recall after contamination detected in pre-packaged, ready-to-eat spinach products in Queensland