Recall on Powerfoods frozen meals after salmonella outbreak
Fifteen Australians have contracted salmonella poisoning that has been linked to a line of frozen microwave meals.
Health authorities say that CORE Ingredients are recalling several of their Powerfoods frozen meals following the outbreak.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has said that the products are available in IGAs in NSW, ACT, VIC and NT as well as at independent retailers in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, NT and WA. The brand is also in Coles nationally and may cause illness if consumed.
South Australia Health has confirmed three of the cases, with two confirmed by authorities in the ACT.
South Australia Health’s Dr Fay Jenkins explained that there are 15 cases nationally of Salmonella Weltevedreden in people who have consumed the products.
“We are urging anyone with these meals in their freezers to throw them away or return them to where they bought them,” Dr Jenkins said to news.com.au.
“While this particular type of salmonella is unusual, any kind of salmonella poses serious health risks and symptoms of infection can begin anywhere between six and 72 hours after exposure and last for three to seven days.”
Food products in the recalled section are 150g and 310g of:
- Going Nuts
- Deep South Chilli
- Muay Thai Meatballs
- Holy meatballs
- Naked Chicken
- Seismic Chicken
- Old School and Smokey Mountain Meatballs
Dr Jenkins said that people need to be aware of the symptoms of salmonella.
“More severe symptoms may occur in young children, older people, pregnant women and people who are immunocompromised and may lead to hospitalisation,” she said.
“Anyone who develops these symptoms and is concerned should see their doctor and get tested for salmonella.”
The products impacted include those with best before date markings from 26/08/2020 to 4/10/2020.