ALDI salad and stir-fry products recalled over bacteria contamination fears
Multiple salad and stir-fry products sold at ALDI have been recalled over the presence of bacteria that could cause serious illness.
The supermarket chain is recalling the following products:
- Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach 120g (use by date March 28)
- Fresh Salad Co Fresh & Fast Stir Fry 400g (use by date March 27)
- Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach & Rocket 120g (use by date March 27)
- Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach 280g (use by date March 30)
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The recall is due to shiga toxigenic escherichia coli (STEC) contamination, Food Standards Australia New Zealand said.
STEC is an infection stemming from the bacteria E. coli and can cause diarrhoea that may have blood in it, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting and a mild fever.
Symptoms can be severe in children, older people and those with reduced immunity.
Children younger than five may develop haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a rare condition that can cause long-term effects on kidney function.
“Consumers should not eat these products,” FSANZ said.
“Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.”
For more information, contact ALDI on 1800 709 993.
Originally published on 7NEWS
