Australian spice mixes recalled over Salmonella fear
New South Wales manufacturer Euro Spices Pty Ltd is recalling a number of its spice mixes sold in fruit and vegetable shops and independent supermarkets in New South Wales due to concerns that they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled products are:
• Coriander Ground
• Coriander Ground
• Almond Dukkah
• Almond Dukkah
• Dukka Pistachio
• Kofta Bahari
• Kabse Mix
• Dolma Bahari
• Shawarma
• Ras El Hanoot
• Harissa
• Lebanese 7 Spices
• Biryani
• 50g resealable bag
• 70g plastic jar
• 50g resealable bag
• 100g glass jar
• 100g glass jar
• 60g resealable bag
• 60g resealable bag
• 60g resealable bag
• 60g resealable bag
• 60g resealable bag
• 60g resealable bag
• 50g resealable bag
• 60g resealable bag
Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhoea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. However, in certain cases, the diarrhoea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless these patients are treated promptly with antibiotics.
The recall applies to resealable bags with the date marking ‘Best Before’ December 2015 and jars with ‘Best Before’ 12\2015.
Consumers should not consume these products. Consumers can return the products to the place of purchase for a refund.