Metcash Australia, which operates IGA and Drakes supermarkets, has initiated a recall involving seven products due to potential contamination with E. coli -STEC. This strain of bacteria can pose serious health risks if ingested.
Affected items were sold across various independent retailers, including IGA locations in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and Queensland, as well as Drakes stores in Queensland. The specific products subject to the recall include:
– Community Co Aussie Salad Mix 110g (Use by: 27/03/2025)
– Community Co Fine Cut Stir Fry 335g (Use by: 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025)
– Community Co Baby Leaf Salad Mix 260g (Use by: 27/03/2025)
– Community Co Leaf Mix 160g (Use by: 27/03/2025)
– Community Co Baby Spinach 100g (Use by: 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025)
– Community Co Baby Spinach 260g (Use by: 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025)
– Community Co Baby Spinach and Rocket 100g (Use by: 27/03/2025)
Food Standards Australia has advised consumers to refrain from eating any of these products and to return them to the point of purchase for a full refund. Anyone who has consumed these products and has health concerns should seek medical advice promptly.
This recall follows recent alerts from Food Standards Australia regarding other products from Woolworths and Aldi, the latter of which has broadened its recall to include more items and additional use-by dates.
For instance, Aldi’s expanded recall includes:
– Baby Spinach, 120g (Use by: March 28, March 29)
– Baby Spinach, 280g (Use by: March 28, March 30, March 31)
– Fresh & Fast Stir Fry (Use by: March 27)
– Baby Spinach & Rocket (Use by: March 27)
– Salad Leaf Mix, 120g (Use by: March 29)
– Salad Leaf Mix, 300g (Use by: March 27)
Consumers are strongly urged to stay informed about these recalls and to take necessary precautions when it comes to food safety.