Food Recall: McCain Healthy Choice Apricot Chicken

Posted by Daniel Palmer on 5th March 2009

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd is conducting a voluntary recall of McCain Healthy Choice Apricot Chicken.

The affected product has been available for sale at Woolworth/Safeway retailers since March 03 2009. McCain has sent a direction to all stores to remove all affected stock from sale.

The product affected may contain Bacillus cereus bacteria and should not be consumed. The recall applies only to this product with the specified Best Before date. No other McCain products are affected. Customers are asked to return the affected product to place of purchase for a full refund. McCain is taking this action as part of its commitment to provide high quality products to its customers.

Date Notified To FSANZ: 4 March 2009

Food Product: Ready-to-eat meal

Name of Product: McCain Healthy Choice Apricot Chicken

Package Description & Size: cardboard box outer with plastic tray inner , 350g

Best Before Date: 24 Aug 2010 H

Australian Distribution: NSW, ACT, VIC

Overseas Distribution: Nil

Reason for Recall: Microbial – Bacillus cereus

McCain invites people to contact its Customer Service team on 1800 065 521 if they have any questions.
See www.recalls.gov.au for Australian Product Recall Information.