Spinach recall

Later, Woolworths separately recalled two salads because of potential contamination with "unsafe plant material". It is not yet clear whether the recalls are ...

Authorities believe the Riviera Farms-branded baby spinach, might have been accidentally contaminated, leading to people experiencing possible toxic reactions including hallucinations and delirium. The Woolworths Chicken Cobb Salad with a use by date of December 20 and Woolworths Chickpea Falafel with use by dates of December 20 and 22 were sold in stores in Victoria, NSW, the ACT and Tasmania. Authorities believe the recalled spinach product, Riviera Farms-branded baby spinach, might have been accidentally contaminated, leading to people experiencing possible toxic reactions including hallucinations and delirium.

A batch of toxic spinach that has caused hallucinations and fever in almost 50 people has now been urgently recalled from a major supermarket.

- Fever to the point of marked hallucinations, where they are seeing things that aren’t there,” he said. - Hallucinations

Further foods are being recalled because of potential contamination with unsafe plant material, after spinach was recalled earlier in the week.

One kilogram and 350-gram packets of Riviera Farms branded baby spinach with use-by dates between December 16 and 28 are being recalled because of potential contamination with unsafe plant materials. Consumers are being warned not to eat the Fresh Salad Co Fresh and Fast Stir Fry and to return packets to their place of purchase for a refund. Further foods are being recalled because of potential contamination with unsafe plant material, after spinach was recalled earlier in the week.

Chicken cobb and chickpea falafel salads could cause 'illness' but it is not clear if the contamination is connected to the recall of Costco baby spinach.

[an urgent recall was issued for packaged baby spinach](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/16/toxic-spinach-causing-fever-and-hallucinations-prompts-health-warning-after-nine-treated-for-poisoning) after dozens of people reported worrying symptoms from eating the contaminated product. [Health](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/health) said it was working with other jurisdictions to investigate the issue and by Friday evening 47 people had reported symptoms after eating baby spinach, at least 17 of whom had sought medical help. The Woolworths chicken cobb salad with a use-by date of 20 December and Woolworths chickpea falafel with use-by dates of 20 and 22 December were sold in stores in Victoria, NSW, the ACT and Tasmania.

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) is heading efforts to alert consumers and is working with businesses to co-ordinate the recall across NSW, ...

It had previously warned consumers about products with a best-before date of December 16. Coles is liaising with the supplier and the regulators regarding further steps.” “Food products containing unsafe plant material may cause illness if consumed.” Costco made its announcement earlier this week after dozens of people fell ill, with some reporting hallucinations. “The affected products have been available for purchase since December 8, 2022,” Coles said in a statement. On Friday, NSW Health said it was working with the NSW Food Authority and other jurisdictions to investigate the contamination.

Further foods are being recalled because of potential contamination with unsafe plant material, after spinach was recalled earlier in the week.

"The advice to our customers remains to recall potentially contaminated spinach products from their shelves, and to advise their own customers to do the same." Consumers are being warned not to eat the Fresh Salad Co Fresh and Fast Stir Fry and to return packets to their place of purchase for a refund. People are being urged to return the affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Coles has joined Woolworths, CostCo , Aldi and Riviera Farms in recalling spinach products potentially contaminated with unsafe...

* Coles Kitchen Salads Green Goddess Salad 250g * Coles Kitchen Smokey Mexican Salad 280g * Coles Kitchen Green Goddess Salad 300g * Coles Salad Family Baby Spinach 280g * Coles Australian Salad Family Baby Leaf Blend 300g * Coles Baby Spinach 60g

Coles has joined Woolworths, CostCo , Aldi and Riviera Farms in recalling spinach products potentially with unsafe plant material.

- Coles Kitchen Green Goddess Salad 300g - Coles Salad Family Baby Spinach 280g In Victoria at least 8 people are known to have sought medical assistance.

People are being advised not to consume several baby spinach products following a national recall due to cases of possible food-related toxic reactions.

- fever. - dilated pupils - hallucinations

Authorities say spinach contaminated with 'unsafe plant material' is from a 'single source' and has caused delirium and hallucinations.

“We have been working proactively and transparently with our customers and regulators,” a Riviera spokesperson said. Coles was caught up in the recall on Saturday, issuing a warning for several own-brand spinach products with use-by dates between 17 and 22 December. “However, it is important to remember that there are only a small number of products with recall notices, and our food safety and retail sector is removing affected products as soon as there is a concern for people’s health.” “Given the proximity to Christmas and the festive season – our industry’s busiest time of the year – this is both worrying and avoidable.” “The health and safety of our consumers is the top priority for our industry, so we urge consumers to follow the advice of the recall notices and to seek medical attention if you have concerns for your health,” Coote said. A spokesperson said the authority had been “advised it is likely there is one source of the contamination and is working through the supply chain with relevant jurisdictions to ensure any other affected products are identified”. “Ausveg has had reports of growers over the last 24 hours who are not included in the recall but have experienced reduced orders and drops in sales, adding to the pressures they face during this time of year,” he said. “The recalled products are not safe to consume and people who have purchased these recalled products should throw them out or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund,” a spokesperson said. The agency is working with state and territory health authorities to ensure people are aware of all recalls. “NSW Health is working with the NSW Food Authority, as well as other jurisdictions, to investigate the issue further.” [Health](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/health) said people needed to check any products and dispose of those listed in the recall. [Food](https://www.theguardian.com/food) Standards Australia New Zealand is coordinating the recall of products it says are “from a single source”.