Second supermarket recalls salad products over contamination fears

Two of Australia's biggest supermarkets have recalled a selection of salad products in parts of the country over fears of potential contamination.

Food Standards Australia has issued an alert about several Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach products sold at Aldi stores due to potential microbial (STEC) contamination.

This was followed by a second alert for a selection of salad products sold at Woolworths.

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"Food products contaminated with STEC may cause illness if consumed," the watchdog said.

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Consumers have been warned not to eat these products and can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The Aldi recall applies to products sold in Queensland and some stores in Northern NSW (Tweed Heads South, Ballina, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Casino, Toormina, Armidale, Byron Bay, Goonellabah, Tweed Mall, Moonee Beach).

Impacted products include:

• Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach 120g Date Marking: Use By Use by March 28
• Fresh Salad Co Fresh & Fast Stir Fry 400g Date Marking: Use by March 27
• Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach & Rocket 120g Date Marking: Use by March 27
• Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach 280g Date Marking: Use by March 30

Woolworths is conducting a recall of seven products which have been available for sale online in Queensland only as well as in store at Woolworths Supermarkets and Woolworths Metro in Queensland.

• Woolworths Mixed Leaf 120g - Use By: March 26
• Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Kit with Teriyaki Sauce 400g - Use By: March 26
• Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Mix Rainbow Vegetables 400g - Use By: March 26
• Woolworths Kale & Spinach 300g - Use By: March 26
• Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 120g Use By: March 26 Use By: March 26
• Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 60g Use By: March 26 Use By: March 26
• Woolworths Spinach 60g Use By: March 26 Use By: March 26

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