Tag Archives: Recalled

Hand sanitiser recalled due to concerns over safety issues

There has been a recall issued by the Department of Agriculture on a batch of hand sanitiser. The notice has come due to fears prolonged use may cause dermatitis, eye irritation, upper respiratory system irritation and headaches. Virapro Hand Sanitiser (PCS 100409) has been removed from the ‘Biocidal Product Register’. A statement from the Department of Education… Read More »

Recalled mushrooms linked to salmonella cases across 10 states

Health officials have linked a multi-state salmonella outbreak to a recalled variety of mushrooms that were previously available across 32 states and Canada. The mushrooms, distributed by California-based Wismettac Asian Foods Inc, are a black fungus variety also called wood ear mushrooms. The outbreak has sickened 41 people across 10 states, four of which required… Read More »

Bacon and ready-to-eat turkey products recalled in four states

Blue Grass Quality Meats is recalling 121,083 pounds of the products because they contain soy, an allergen that’s not declared on the product labels, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday. The bacon and turkey breast items — all Cajun style — were produced on various dates between October 29,… Read More »

Meals recalled after 15 salmonella reports

Fifteen Australians have salmonella poisoning linked to a line of frozen microwave meals. Health authorities say CORE Ingredients are recalling several of their Powerfoods frozen meals following the outbreak. South Australia Health has confirmed three of the cases, with two confirmed by authorities in the ACT. The meals are available Australia-wide in independent supermarkets, Coles,… Read More »