RECALL: Popular Coles, Woolies and IGA product contaminated
Simplot Australia Pty Ltd has recalled a popular sauce after it was revealed one of its batches could be dangerous to consume.
The brand is urging shoppers to return to the store for a full refund if they purchased the Leggo’s Tuna Bake with Spinach & Garlic.
The item was sold online and at Woolworths, Coles and IGA stores across the country.
The item was recalled after it was found to have an incorrect pH level, which could cause microbial growth.
If the sauce is consumed, people may get sick from microbial contamination.
Microbial contamination can be defined as the accidental introduction of microbes such as bacteria, yeast, mould, fungi, virus, prions and protozoa.
Symptoms of contamination include nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, diorrhea, feeling weak and a high fever.
All products with a best before date of May 1, 2022, and a specific batch code of 12164 have been recalled.
The product has been sold at major supermarkets and independent stores across Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia and Tasmania.
Consumers who bought the product are being urged not to eat it and instead to return it to the store for a full refund.