A product recall has been issued for tinned beetroot sold nationally at IGA supermarkets. Metcash, which owns the IGA brand in Australia, warned consumers that a packaging fault meant the tins that housed the Community Co Diced Beetroot 420g could have rust inside.
Food Safety Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) said on Thursday that eating the “affected product could cause illness or injury”. The food authority stated you should always check tinned food for swelling, rust or scratches, broken seals, dents and damage at the supermarket.
But in this case, consumers may not have had the chance.
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“Consumers should not eat this product,” FSANZ said.
As a general warning, the food safety authority said if you ever notice an unusual odour, colour or rust inside a tin you should “throw out the contents”.
“Do not use or taste the food,” the government website said.
How can I tell if my product is impacted?
If you’ve bought the product, you will need to check the tin for a batch number that contains the following details:
If you’ve already eaten from a tin that could be impacted and are concerned about your health, you should contact a medical professional.
The items can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Community Co Diced Beetroot has been recalled over concerns its tins could be rusted. Source: FSANZ
You can contact Metcash on 1300366004 or via email on consumersupport@metcash.com.
This week, FSANZ also recalled batches of Nestlé’s Alfamino Infant Formula.
There are concerns it could be contaminated with a toxin that can cause food poisoning.
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
The recall, issued in Australia on Wednesday, comes after Nestle pulled the item from shelves across Europe.
You can find the details here.
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