Selection of McCain frozen products pulled from shelves across the country

Dominique Tassell
7NEWS
A selection of frozen McCain products have been pulled from shelves across the country
A selection of frozen McCain products have been pulled from shelves across the country Credit: 7NEWS

A selection of frozen McCain products have been pulled from shelves across the country, due to potential chemical contamination.

Importer Parsram Foods Pty Ltd is recalling the following eight McCain frozen products:

  • McCain Masala Fries — 420g and 1.5kg sizes
  • McCain Veggie Burger Patty — 360g
  • McCain Popular Veggie Burger Patty — 1.2kg
  • McCain Chilli Garlic Potato Bites — 420g
  • McCain Chilli Garlic Potato Pops — 1.5kg
  • McCain Aloo Tikki — 400g and 1.5kg sizes
  • McCain Veggie Nuggets — 325g
  • McCain Veggie Fingers — 400g

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The products have been sold at Indian Grocery Stores in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

Products with an expiry date up to and including August 22, 2025 are included in the recall.

A selection of frozen McCain products have been pulled from shelves across the country.
A selection of frozen McCain products have been pulled from shelves across the country. Credit: Food Standards

The recall is due to potential chemical contamination in the form of ethylene oxide — which is used as a pesticide and sterilising agent and to produce other chemicals such as antifreeze.

“Food products containing ethylene oxide may cause illness/injury if consumed,” Food Standards Australia and New Zealand said in its recall.

“Consumers should not eat this product.

“Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

“Any concerned consumers should seek medical advice.”

For more information, contact McCain Foods Australia on 1800 000 422.

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