Coles has become the fifth supermarket to issue a recall on a selection of salad products over fears of potential contamination.
The alerts have been issued due to potential microbiological contamination (E. coli -STEC), highlighting the importance of food safety in our national food supply.
Coles has recalled six products that have been available for sale in Coles Supermarkets and Coles Local stores, as well as through Coles Online in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
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The recalled products include:
- Coles Spinach 60g – Use by 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025
- Coles Spinach 280g – Use by 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025
- Coles Family Mix Stir Fry 400g – Use by 27/03/2025
- Coles Spinach and Kale 300g – Use by 27/03/2025
- Coles Spinach and Rocket 120g – Use by 28/03/2025
- Coles Beetslaw 320g – Use by 27/03/2025
Metcash Australia, which operates IGA and Drakes supermarkets, is also conducting a recall of seven products due to similar safety concerns.
Food products with microbial contamination pose a health risk if consumed.
The affected products have been available for purchase in independent retailers, including IGA in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and Queensland, as well as Drakes stores in Queensland.
- Community Co Aussie Salad Mix 110g – Use by: 27/03/25
- Community Co Fine Cut Stir Fry 335g – Use by: 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025
- Community Co Baby Leaf Salad Mix 260g – Use by: 27/03/2025
- Community Co Leaf Mix 160g – Use by: 27/03/2025
- Community Co Baby Spinach 100g – Use by: 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025
- Community Co Baby Spinach 260g – Use by: 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025
- Community Co Baby Spinach and Rocket 100g – Use by: 27/03/2025
Food Standards Australia has warned consumers not to eat these products. Consumers should return the items to their place of purchase for a full refund.
“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice,” the watchdog advised.
This recall follows alerts issued by Food Standards Australia earlier this week for a selection of products sold by Woolworths and Aldi.
Woolworths is conducting a recall of seven additional products that have been available for sale online in Queensland only, as well as in-store at Woolworths Supermarkets and Woolworths Metro in Queensland.
- Woolworths Mixed Leaf 120g – Use By: March 26
- Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Kit with Teriyaki Sauce 400g – Use By: March 26
- Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Mix Rainbow Vegetables 400g – Use By: March 26
- Woolworths Kale & Spinach 300g – Use By: March 26
- Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 120g – Use By: March 26
- Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 60g – Use By: March 26
Aldi has expanded its recall notice to include additional products and use-by dates:
- Baby Spinach, 120g – Use by March 28, March 29
- Baby Spinach, 280g – Use by March 28, March 30, March 31
- Fresh & Fast Stir Fry – Use By March 27
- Baby Spinach & Rocket – Use by March 27
- Salad Leaf Mix, 120g – Use by March 29
- Salad Leaf Mix, 300g – Use by March 27
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