A range of deli meats sold in NSW and Queensland has been pulled from the shelves due to listeria fears.
Gotzinger Smallgoods is recalling its 1kg sliced silverside, 1kg sliced roast beef, 1kg 4×4 sliced ham, 1kg sliced champagne ham and 1kg sliced provincial ham product.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand said the products were sold in retail outlets and butcher shops in NSW and Queensland.
A range of meat products sold in NSW and Queensland has been recalled due to listeria fears. (NSW Food Authority)
Affected producted have the use by dates up to and including:
Sliced Silverside 1kg – 20 12 2025Sliced Roast Beef and 4×4 Ham Sliced 1kg – 13 12 2025Champagne Ham Sliced 1kg – 17 12 2025Provincial Ham Sliced 1kg – 5 12 2025
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has urged people not to eat the products.
“Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund,” the recall notice said.
“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
“Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
“The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
A Gotzinger Smallgoods spokesperson said food safety authorities advised the company of a listeria detection in its 1kg sliced roast beef.
“As per the advice of Food Safety Authorities, we have immediately withdrawn this product from sale and recalled it from our customers,” the spokesperson said.
“As well as Sliced Silverside 1kg; Champagne Ham Sliced 1kg; 4×4 Ham Sliced 1kg; Provincial Ham Sliced 1kg as a precaution.
“These recalled sliced products are produced separately from our other ranges, and no other Gotzinger Smallgoods products are affected.”
The spokesperson said the company has worked closely with distributors to remove the products from their channels.
“These products are food service only and not sold to retail. Despite limited and unlikely public availability, we have instigated a public recall in the interest of public safety,” the spokesperson said.
“If consumers were to come across any of these products, we advise them not to consume said products and to contact the place of purchase immediately.
“We remain fully committed to the highest food safety standards and are reviewing our processes to ensure that our products and operations remain an exemplar in the industry.”