Recall Review

The following information was provided courtesy of Food Standards Australia New Zealand and was found in the Food Surveillance News Winter Edition. More information can be found at;
http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/newsroom/foodsurveillancenewsletter/winter2009.cfm

Food identified as a risk to public health and safety is recalled. Recalls are normally triggered by consumer complaints, company testing or government testing. FSANZ is the coordinating agency for all food recalls in Australia and the NZFSA is the responsible authority in New Zealand.

Australian recalls over the months of April 2009 to June 2009 included:

• Roger’s Select Meats in Narangba, Queensland initiated a consumer recall of ready-to-eat roast beef (300-400g cryovac packets with the Use by date of 02.07.09) in response to testing that revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Any customers who have purchased the affected product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Only the above product of the nominated size and Use by Date is affected by this recall.

• Cadbury conducted a voluntary recall of Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa (200g block cardboard carton around foil inner all dates up to and including 07/06/2010) due to the potential presence of milk protein which is not declared on the packaging. Consumers with an allergy or intolerance to milk protein are advised not to consume the product. No other Cadbury products are affected by this recall.

• Regal Cream Products Pty Ltd initiated a voluntary recall of Bulla Creamy Classics- Cookies and Cream (2kg plastic tub with a Best Before 06/10/10) in response to reports of pieces of plastic in a small number of tubs. Any customers who have purchased the affected product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Only the above product of the nominated size and Best Before date is affected by this recall.

• Campbell’s Soup Australia conducted a voluntary recall of Campbell’s Country Ladle Potato and Leek Soup (505g can batch code: 3T9PAL) as pieces of rubber have been identified in some cans. Customers who have purchased the affected products should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Only the above product of the nominated size and batch code is affected by this recall.

• The Smith’s Snackfood Company initiated a voluntary recall of Smith’s Classic Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Chicken Flavour (45g/90g/175g/200g polypropylene (plastic) pack with a Best Before 09 Jul 09 and lot code: GE), Smith’s Classic Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Salt and Vinegar Flavour (90g/200g polypropylene (plastic) pack and 15 pack cardboard box both with a Best Before 09 Jul 09 and lot code: GE), Variety Box (20 pack cardboard box with Best Before 09 Jul 09 and lot codes: GF and GG and Best Before 16 Jul 09 lot code: GA) and Kidz Pick Box (20 pack cardboard box with Best Before 09 Jul 09 lot codes: GE and GF and Best Before 16 Jul 09 lot code: GA) due to the discovery of pieces of rubber in some packs produced at the Queensland manufacturing site. This recall only applies to the above products of the nominated sizes, Best Before dates and lot codes. No other flavours of Smith’s Classic Crinkle Cut Potato Chips are affected by this recall. Any customers who have purchased the affected products should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

• Kyana Farms conducted a consumer recall of ready-to-eat IGA Deli Roast Meat (100g plastic pocket with the Use by 24 Jun 09) as a result of testing which indicated the presence ofListeria monocytogenes. If consumers have purchased this product they should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall only applies to the above product.

• Meatworld Fishworld Maroochydore initiated a voluntary recall of ready-to-eat Sliced Pastrami (410g and 430g cryovac packets, available for sale from 02 May 2009) in response to testing which indicated the presence ofListeria monocytogenes. A total of 20 kg Sliced Pastrami is affected by this recall. Any customers who have purchased the affected products should return it to Meatworld Fishworld Maroochydore for a full refund. This recall only applies to the above product.

• Haigh’s Manufacturing Pty Ltd conducted a voluntary recall of Chocolate and Almond Cookie manufactured by Baylies of Strathalbyn (120g plastic over wrap, Best Before 04 Aug 2009) due to the undeclared presence of gluten. The product is only sold through Haigh’s stores. Consumers with an allergy to gluten who have purchased the affected product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall only applies to the above product of the nominated size and Best Before date.

• Mountain Creek Meats announced a consumer recall of Silverside and Boneless Ham ready-to-eat (various sizes and weights available for sale from 23 April 2009) due to testing which indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The products were only available for sale from Mountain Creek Meat store in Mountain Creek Queensland. Any customers who have purchased the affected products should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall only applies to the above Mountain Creek meat products.

• Mary’s Pasta Products initiated a voluntary recall of Mary’s Ravioli, Chicken Ravioli, Ricotta Ravioli, Mary’s Tortellini, Mary’s Gnocchi, Mary’s Egg Pasta Fettuccini, Mary’s Egg Pasta Spaghetti, Mary’s Egg Pasta Linguini, Mary’s egg Pasta Squid Ink Fettuccini, Mary’s Egg Pasta Kaffir Lime and Chilli Linguini, Mary’s Egg Pasta Chilli Spaghetti (all 500g poly bags and all date markings up to and including 01 Apr 2010), Lasagna Sheets (2kg all date markings up to and including 01 Apr 2010) and Mary’s Spaghetti Sauce (500g stand up pouch all date markings up to and including 01 Apr 2010) due to the potential contamination with foreign matter. Any customers who have purchased the affected products should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Only the above products of the nominated sizes are affected by this recall.

• Glutenfree Bakery conducted a voluntary recall of their Lamingtons (300g with the Use by: all dates between 28 May 2009 and 03 October 2009) due to incorrect labelling of the product. The product contains eggs which are not declared on the label. Any customers with an allergy to eggs who have purchased the affected product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall only applies to the above product of the nominated size and Use by dates. No other Glutenfree Bakery products are affected by this recall.

• Sunbeam Foods conducted a voluntary recall of Sunbeam Pistachios (80g plastic pillow pack, with Best Before dates: 22 Sep 09, 23 Sep 09 and 30 Sep 09) due to being informed by their Australian supplier that the Pistachio nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Any customers who have purchased the affected product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall only applies to the above product of the nominated size and Best Before dates. No other Sunbeam product is affected by this recall.

• Nut Producers Australia announced a voluntary recall of Value Pack Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachios (plastic bag, 500g; Best Before: 20 Aug 09) in response to information from their supplier advising that imported product from the USA may contain Salmonella. Any customers who have purchased the affected product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall only applies to the product of the nominated size and Best Before date.

• Nocelle Foods conducted a voluntary recall of Natures Delight Pistachios salted (500g all Best Before dates), Natures Delight Pistachio Kernels (125g, 300g, 375g, all Best Before dates), Natures Delight Pistachio Kernels Dry Roasted (125g all Best Before dates), Natures Delight Pistachios Roasted and Salted (150g all Best Before dates), Supa Barn Cranberry, Pistachio, Honey and Yoghurt (125g all Best Before dates), The Market Grocer Roasted and Salted (150g all Best Before dates), The Market Grocer Pistachio, Cranberry & Honey Yoghurt (125g all Best Before dates), The Market Grocer 100% Australian Mix (500g all Best Before dates), Setton Farms Roasted and Salted (11.34kg bulk box all Best Before dates) Setton Farms Kernels (11.34kg bulk box all Best Before dates) in response to testing by their supplier in the United States which revealed potential contamination with Salmonella. Any customers who have purchased the affected products should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall only applies to the above products.

• Heinz Australia initiated a precautionary recall of Heinz Dijon Mustard Sauce with a Hint of Orange (370ml plastic bottle, batch code: 3248 and Best Before 19/11/10) due to the incorrect labelling of a small batch of this product which does not declare the presence of egg and milk. Any customers with an allergy to egg or milk who have purchased the affected product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

There were 2 recalls in New Zealand over the same period.

• Cadbury initiated a voluntary recall of Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa (200g block with all Best Before dates up to and including 07/06/10) as the product contains milk protein which has not been declared on the product label. Consumers who are allergic or intolerant to milk protein are advised not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall does not affect any other Cadbury product.

• Nutrition Systems NZ Pty Ltd conducted a recall of all batches of Hydroxycut weightloss supplement (150 and 120 caplets) a U.S. originated product sold in health-food stores in New Zealand. This product has been recalled in the U.S. Customers who have purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall does not apply to Australian branded products which can be identified by AUST L number on the front panel of the label. The numbers are AUST L 154243, AUST L 154647 and AUST L 154808.