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Australia – Frozen Berries Issues – Microbial Contamination – Hepatitis A

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Patties Foods Ltd has undertaken a precautionary recall of Creative Gourmet Mixed Berries from Coles, Woolworths and IGA stores nationally due to potential microbiological contamination.

Food products with microbiological contamination may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Date notified to FSANZ

15/02/2015

Frozen Berries

Creative Gourmet Mixed Berries

300g and 500g plastic bag

FSANZ

Patties Foods Ltd has recalled two products: Nanna’s Mixed Berries and Nanna’s Raspberries (frozen) from Coles, Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets nationally due to potential Hepatitis A contamination. Food products contaminated with Hepatitis A may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Date notified to FSANZ

14/02/2015

Frozen berries

  • Nanna’s Mixed Berries
  • Nanna’s Raspberries
1kg plastic bag
Best Before
All Batches up to and including Best Before 22/11/16
China
Potential Hepatitis A contamination.
Coles, Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets nationally

UK – FSA – Call For Tender – Effectiveness of Surface Treatment in Reducing Microbiological Contamination

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The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders to carry out research on the effectiveness of surface treatment in reducing microbiological contamination of meat. This project only applies to meat intended for the production of raw or lightly cooked food.