Food recalls Australia – current recalls 2020
Details of the latest food product affected, why it's being recalled, who's at risk and what you need to do to stay safe.
Steggles frozen turkey recall - December 2020
Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Steggles Frozen Turkey Breast Roast.
Why is it being recalled?
The recall is due to incorrect packaging which has resulted in the presence of undeclared allergens (gluten, sulphites and tree nuts). Any consumers with a gluten, sulphites or tree nut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.
Exactly which product(s)?
The affected product being recalled (pictured below) is:
- Product name: Steggles Frozen Turkey Breast Roast
- Best before date: 29 June 2022
- Pack size: 1kg
Where was it sold?
The product has been available for sale at Coles in Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic & Tas, and independent food retailers including IGA in NT, SA & Tas.
I ate this product. Am I at risk?
Any consumers who have eaten this product and are concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
I have this product at home. What should I do?
Consumers who have a gluten, sulphites or tree nut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Who should I contact for more information?
Baiada Poultry Pty Limited
- Phone: 1300 137 372
- Website: www.steggles.com
Previous food recalls
Why do food recalls happen?
A food recall is action taken by a food business to remove unsafe food from distribution, sale and consumption. All food businesses must be able to quickly remove food from the marketplace to protect public health and safety. FSANZ coordinates and monitors food recalls in Australia.Recalls are classified according to the problem with the food. This includes:
- undeclared allergen – due to incorrect labelling, incorrect packaging or contamination of the product by an allergen
- microbial – contamination with pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or parasites
- foreign matter – contamination with material such as glass, metal or plastic objects
- biotoxin – contamination with biological toxins such as histamine in fish and paralytic shellfish toxin in oysters
- chemical/other contaminants – contamination with substances such as cleaning products, pesticides, machine oil, etc
- packaging fault – where an fault in the food packaging results in contamination (presence of glass/metal etc) of the food or a potential choking hazard.