February 5, 2016
Queensland Health has issued an alert about pre-packed lettuce products – including baby spinach, baby rocket, cos and kale – grown and distributed by Victorian-based company Tripod Farmers.
The recall follows a number of salmonella cases in Victoria.
Spokesperson Sophie Dwyer said Queensland Health had been advised the recalled products were NOT distributed to Coles and Woolworths supermarkets in Queensland.
However, they were distributed to some trade outlets in Queensland and a number of businesses are affected, including some Foodworks stores, independent fruit and vegetable shops and markets.
Queensland Health is also liaising with companies who may have incorporated the recalled product into other foods sold to the public.
“We are receiving frequent updates from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and the Department of Health and Human Services Victoria regarding increased numbers of Salmonella anatum, linked to the recall,” Ms Dwyer said.
Since January 1, Queensland Health has been notified of eight cases of Salmonella anatum; investigations are underway to see whether these cases are related to the recalled products.
The recalled products have Best Before dates up to and including February 14, 2016.
