There have been loads of items recalled this week for various reasons, with Aussies urged to avoid using the products to protect their health and safety.
Consumer watchdogs, food authorities, and companies have been on the lookout for products that don’t meet mandatory standards or may contain undeclared allergens.
Many of the items recalled in the last few days have been available for sale nationwide at supermarkets, big-name retailers, and online marketplaces.
Refunds are available for most affected products, and Yahoo Lifestyle has done a wrap-up of the ones you need to know about.
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Common meat product sold at Harris Farm and other stores
Murray River Smokehouse issued a recall earlier this week for its turkey bacon over an undeclared milk allergen.
The 150-gram packet of bacon was sold in independent retailers in New South Wales and Victoria, including some Harris Farm stores in Sydney.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) said those intolerant to milk could be harmed by eating this product and suffer a reaction.
The Murray River free range turkey bacon was pulled over an undeclared milk allergen.
(FSANZ/Yahoo Lifestyle)
“Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product,” the food authority said.
“Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.”
You can contact the company on 02 6021 3987 or email them at mail@murrayriversmokehouse.com.au.
IKEA kitchen gadget recall reminder
IKEA Australia put out a reminder recently about a recall that was issued last year.
It was for the VÄRDEFULL garlic press, which suffered from a “production issue” that could see small pieces break off.
While it was recalled in June, a notice was published on IKEA Australia’s social media pages to remind customers about the dangers the item posed.
This $4 garlic press device has been recalled.
(IKEA/Getty)
“Customers who own an affected garlic press should immediately stop using it and contact IKEA for a full refund,” IKEA said.
“No receipt or proof of purchase is required. Additionally, IKEA encourages customers to spread the word about this recall, especially if they know that the recalled product was offered, lent or sold to someone else.”
The Australian recall only affected specific batches of the garlic press device.
Each item has a date stamp near the IKEA logo on the upper handle. The date stamps included in the recall are 2411 to 2522.
The Reject Shop pulls kids’ toys from shelves over asbestos issue
A popular kids’ item sold at The Reject Shop was recalled over fears it could contain asbestos.
The Scented Fun Sand, available in a variety of colours, had been available across the country until just last week. But the retailer has discovered the product may contain traces of asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.
The play sand has been recalled over fears it contains asbestos.
(ACCC/The Reject Shop)
“The play sand may cause a risk to health, as traces of anthophyllite asbestos and tremolite asbestos have been detected in some samples after laboratory testing,” the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said.
Don’t take the product back to The Reject Shop, as you need to dispose of it safely.
There is information on how to do that from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency here.
If you show proof of purchase at a Reject Shop, you can get your money back.
Alternatively, you can contact the chain via email at service@rejectshop.com.au and provide your proof of purchase.
Build-A-Bear toy that could be a choking hazard
Build-A-Bear Workshop issued an alert about a popular item sold in stores across the country.
The zipper version of The Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 was found to be a choking hazard because the zipper could break off.
This Build-A-Bear Workshop bear has been recalled due to safety fears.
(ACCC/Getty)
“This product may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age,” the ACCC said.
Customers can return the affected bears to any Build-A-Bear Workshop for a full refund.
People can alternatively get a Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card.
If you want more information about the recall, you can reach out to the company via email on recall@buildabear.com.au.
SHEIN charger could cause ‘serious injury’
A USB Type-C device that charges button batteries was recalled by online marketplace SHEIN this week.
The charger doesn’t comply with mandatory standards as the battery isn’t secured, and it could be ingested by children.
The product is also missing warning information about the dangers of button batteries.
The device can charge button batteries, but it doesn’t comply with mandatory standards.
(ACCC)
“Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies,” the ACCC said.
“Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal. In Australia, children have suffered serious injuries or died from swallowing button/coin batteries.”
SHEIN will contact affected consumers by email with a link to confirm disposal of the product and will process a full refund when the email is actioned.
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