NEW URGENT EGG RECALL: More eggs pulled off shelves of Woolworths and IGA over NEW salmonella fears

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Health authorities have issued an urgent recall of eggs over fears they are contaminated with salmonella.

Southern Highland Organic Eggs are being pulled off shelves of Woolworths and IGA stores due to potential contamination. It’s the third urgent egg recall in three weeks, with two other safety alerts issued late last month.

The current recall includes both the six and 12 pack of the eggs with dates up to and including May 9. The contaminated eggs have been on sale at Woolworths stores in New South Wales and Victoria.

They have also been available at IGA stores across NSW and other independent retailers in the state.

The NSW Food Authority has warned consumers to discard the affected product due to salmonella fears

'Consumers should not eat this product,' they said in a statement.

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'Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.’

Salmonella symptoms can take between six and 72 hours to develop in those who may have come into contact with the contaiminated food, and can last between three and seven days.

Symptoms can include fever, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, headache, stomach, cramps, nausea and vomiting.

However these symptoms can be a lot worse in young children, pregnant women, older people and those who are immunocompromised.

Anyone who has concerns about contamination should seek medical advise urgently.

Last week, Woolworths were rocked by another shock recall when Ingham’s Gluten-Free Schnitzel was pulled from shelves over allergen fears.

Amy Sinclair

Amy Sinclair is a former 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.