LeaderBrand Produce Limited is recalling specific dates of its LeaderBrand brand Garden Gate Crisp’n Zesty Chopped Salad 260g due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the feta cheese sachet included in the salad.
| Product identification | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Ready-to-eat salad |
| Name of product (size) | LeaderBrand brand Garden Gate Crisp’n Zesty Chopped Salad (260g) |
| Date marking | Best before up to and including 04/08/2020 |
| Package size and description | The product is sold in a 260g plastic bag. |
| Distribution | The product is sold in Countdown supermarkets throughout New Zealand. |
| Notes | This recall does not affect any other LeaderBrand brand products. |
Consumer advice
The feta cheese in the affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about illness, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
More information is available in the media release
Recall to manage Listeria risk
For more information about Listeria and prevention visit the Ministry of Health website.
Information on Listeria and food safety from the Ministry for Primary Industries:
- For people with low immunity
- List of safe foods in pregnancy
- Food safety in pregnancy, pull-out guide [PDF, 561 KB]
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact LeaderBrand:
- Phone: (06) 867 6231.
