Bridgewater Poultry, which has provided eggs for sale through Woolworths stores in NSW, the ACT, VIC, as well as Coles stores in Victoria and South Austrralia, have recalled some of its product amid fears of salmonella contamination.
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Woolworths' cartons of 12 cage free barn laid eggs with best before dates between March 20 and April 29, 2019, have been recalled.
A statement by Food Standards Australia advised customers who may be concerned for their health to seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Victoria's Chief Health Officer, Dr Brett Sutton, said the Department had identified five cases of illness which could be linked to this strain of salmonella - Salmonella Enteritidi.
"It is important to know that not all eggs are affected, but any eggs carrying the listed brands should return them to the point of sale for a full refund. Alternatively, they can be discarded by throwing them into the garbage, not the garden or compost.
"These eggs should not be given to pets or livestock."
Dr Sutton said save for the contaminated batches, eggs remain safe to eat, provided people follow thorough cooking requirements. He said people should avoid raw egg products, particularly if they have compromised immune systems, are pregnant, or are aged under two or over 70.
A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the recall of Loddon Valley Barn Laid Eggs Large 12-pack 600 gram 'after the supplier advised us of potential microbial contamination'.
"No other egg products sold by Coles are affected by this recall and no Coles Brand products are affected. Customers can return the product to stores for a full refund," the spokesperson said.
Salmonella symptoms include fever, headache, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. More than 400 cases have been reported this year, according to NSW Health data.
Symptoms usually start about six to 72 hours after the contaminated food is eaten and usually last for four to seven days but can continue for much longer.
The recall affects the following products:
- Woolworths 12 Cage Free Eggs 700g barcode 9300633636982,
- Victorian Fresh Barn Laid Eggs 600g,
- Victorian Fresh Barn Laid Eggs 700g,
- Victorian Fresh Barn Laid Eggs 800g,
- Loddon Valley Barn Laid 600g (VIC and SA only).
with best before dates:
- March 20, 23, 27 & 30
- April 3, 6, 10, 14, 17, 20, 24 & 27.