Urgent recall: Huge range of ready-made meals recalled amid listeria contamination fears
Four different Australian states affected
- by
Amy Sinclair
A huge range of Meals on Wheels dinnershave been urgently recalled amid listeria contamination fears.
The Flagstaff Group announced the massive recall today, urging Meals on Wheels customers in NSW, SA, QLD and SA not to eat eight different frozen meals.
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The frozen meals, all 360g, are:
* Chicken Schnitzel with Gravy, Use By 17/07/2020; 24/07/2020; 25/07/2020; 05/08/2020; 06/08/2020; 18/08/2020; 13/08/2020; 27/08/2020; 03/09/2020
* Lamb Chop, Use By 17/02/2020; 18/07/2020; 25/07/2020; 30/07/2020; 06/08/2020; 18/08/2020; 20/08/2020; 22/08/2020; 27/08/2020; 09/09/2020; 12/09/2020
* Honey Mustard Beef, Use By 28/07/2020; 25/08/2020
* Pork in BBQ Sauce, Use By 25/07/2020; 18/08/2020
* Apricot and Fig Chicken, Use By 15/08/2020
* Vienna Schnitzel, Use By 22/07/2020; 05/08/2020; 18/08/2020; 29/08/2020; 10/09/2020
* Pork, Apple and Cranberry Casserole, Use By 12/08/2020; 01/09/2020
* Roast Beef, Use By 21/07/2020; 25/07/2020, 01/08/2020, 06/08/2020, 18/08/2020, 22/08/2020, 29/08/2020, 05/09/2020 and 12/09/2020
Says Food Standards Australia: ‘The products have been available for sale at Meals on Wheels and community organisations in NSW, ACT, QLD and SA.
‘The recall is due to potential microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination. Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.’
‘Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.’
These meals have been recalled.
Image: Food Standards Australia
Health experts warn that exposure to Listeria bacteria can cause serious illness and even death - particularly with vulnerable people such as those with weak immunity, pregnant women and their unborn children.
Symptoms include fever, tiredness, aches, pains and headaches - as well as nausea, cramping and diarrhoea. In some severe cases it can cause sepsis and meningitis.
Anyone with any fears of exposure to Listeria should contact a doctor or their local hospital immediately.
For further information please contact The Flagstaff Group on (02) 4272 0280.
Main photo: Stock image supplied by Getty.
Amy SinclairAmy Sinclair is the editor of New Idea Food. She is a former weekly magazine editor who loves all things food, cooking and eating - especially the eating! When she's not looking after her three children, you'll find her in the kitchen or busily hiding online shopping purchases from her husband.
