Nine folks from 4 completely different Sydney households have required medical consideration after experiencing poisonous reactions linked to consuming packaged spinach.
Authorities consider the product, Riviera Farms branded child spinach, could have been unintentionally contaminated.
NSW Health advises the spinach was offered by means of Costco shops and carried an expiry date of December 16.
It says the product is just not secure to devour and individuals who nonetheless have it saved at dwelling ought to throw it out.
Riviera Farms says it has been in touch with state and federal meals regulators after instantly advising prospects to withdraw a spinach product from cabinets following stories of a contamination.
“Early reports are that our one-kilogram plastic tubs of spinach with a best before date of 16/12/2022 may be contaminated with a weed which can have health consequences if consumed,” a spokesman stated.
“As soon as we were advised of the possible weed contamination from one of our customers, we immediately advised them to remove our impacted spinach from their shelves and contacted state health and federal food authorities.”
The firm says there isn’t a suggestion another merchandise have been impacted.
“Riviera Farms has been in the business of providing fresh food since the 1880s and we are saddened to confirm that we have likely had our first ever significant contamination incident,” it stated.
Customers involved about publicity to the spinach ought to name the Poisons Information Centre whereas anybody who experiences uncommon and extreme signs ought to search quick medical consideration.
