Victoria-based Gippsland Sprout Co has recalled two of its salad sprout products after they tested positive for the bacteria, E. Coli. Victorian Health Authorities are have issued a health alert consumers not to eat the company’s Salad Sprouts ‘Alfalfa, Onion & Mung Beans’, and Flowerdale Farm Alfalfa Salad Sprouts – Alfalfa, Onion and Mung Beans. The particular products in question are a batch having a use-by date of 23 January 2012 and were sold in a 120g plastic clam shape... ...Read more »

Three varieties of Kamfen brand noodles  that have been found to have microbial contamination. The brand-owner EKO Australia Pty Ltd has voluntarily issued a consumer-level recall today. The three recalled Kamfen products are: •Kamfen Buckwheat Noodles: 340g in plastic packaging •Kamfen Beijing Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour: 160g in plastic packaging •Kamfen Sichuan Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour: 160g in plastic packaging Date markings: •Kamfen Buckwheat Noodles:... ...Read more »

Australian-based, family-owned beverages manufacturer Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has recalled a batch of its Bundaberg Burgundee Creaming Soda in New South Wales and Queensland. Bundaberg Brewed Drinks said that the drinks in question, with a ‘Best Before’ date of 20 November 2012, contain high pH levels, causing fermentation and an increased risk of product shattering. The company has warned consumers not to drink the product. The recalled product has been available for sale in IGA Supermarkets,... ...Read more »

South Australian dairy company Fleurieu Milk is recalling its pouring cream after it was discovered to be contaminated with E. coli. The cream was distributed across South Australia and the Northern Territory via Foodland and IGA supermarkets, and also sold to bakeries, cafes and other food service outlets. The recall applies to 300ml, 1 litre, 2 liter and 10 litre sizes, and with use-by dates of the 4th, 6th, 9th, 11th, 13th and 16th of November 2010. FSANZ have not released any information on how... ...Read more »

Food and Health Authorities are undertaking a recall of Leptin Weight Loss Chocolate, Sumabe Acai Berry Coffee and Moti Angel Coffee, which were found to contain the prescription drug sibutramine, and were sold to Australian consumers via a number of websites. Leptin Weight Loss Chocolate, imported from Hong Kong and sold by Emma Vita Pty Ltd via the web, has been recalled immediately by FSANZ. The Emma Vita recall applies only to 75g boxes of 15 individually wrapped chocolates, with a use-by date... ...Read more »

Food Standards Australian New Zealand has issued a recall of Vitality Bakehouse brand 210g gluten-free cookies, in Chocolate Mint and Vanilla Honey cookies, due to the detection of gluten in the product. The recall applies to all best-before dates for the product, across Victoria, NSW, the ACT, Queensland and Tasmania. Any consumers who have a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume the product. According to FSANZ, the gluten in the cookies was detected during ‘laboratory testing’,... ...Read more »

Nan Fong Trading Company has initiated a food recall of Saigon Fish Sauce as a number bottles contain high levels of yeast.  The yeast is not harmful but could create fermentation, resulting in a slight risk of cap discharge. Consumers should not consume this product and are asked to return them to the point of purchase for a full refund. The recall applies to Saigon Fish Sauce 200ml glass bottles, best before 15/05/2011 only.  For further information please contact Nan Fong Trading Company on... ...Read more »

Kellogg Co. has recalled a number of its cereals in the US as a result of an “uncharacteristic off-flavour and smell” coming from the liner in the package. The voluntary recall, announced on Friday (25 June), involves its Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops and Apple Jacks cereals. Only products with the letters ‘KN’ following the ‘Better If Used Before Date’ are included in the recall. “While the potential for serious health problems is low, some consumers are sensitive to the uncharacteristic... ...Read more »

Solomon Kosher Butcher is conducting a recall of their Premium Beef Mince, and Diet Beef Mince (all weights, not pre-packaged) purchased on 16th June 2010 or 17th June 2010 as a precautionary health measure.  The product may be contaminated with Natural Rubber Latex which may cause allergic reactions.  Customers should not consumer these products.  Solomon Kosher Butcher is working with health authorities on the problem. The recall applies only to the above produts with the nominated purchase... ...Read more »

Roma Food Products is conducting a recall of Orgran Gluten Free Molasses Licorice 200g packets, best before 31 Oct 2011, due to the product containing undeclared gluten. This recall applies only to the nominated size and best before date.  Consumers with an allergy or intolerance to gluten should not consume this product.  There are no other issues with this product, and no other Orgran branded products are affected. Consumers are asked to return this product to the place of purchase for a full... ...Read more »