URGENT RECALL ALERT: Woolworths Withdraws Deadly Seafood Salad from WA Stores Over Listeria Fears
- A critical recall has been issued for a popular seafood salad product sold in Western Australia due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
- The bacteria can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, unborn babies, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems
- Consumers are warned not to eat the product, and to return it to the place of purchase for a refund
Woolworths supermarkets in Western Australia have been forced to recall a batch of seafood salad products due to a potentially deadly contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Food Standards Australia has issued a high-level recall alert, warning consumers not to eat the product, which can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable groups.
Food Standards Australia has issued a stern warning, stating, “Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.”
The affected products display the following use-by dates: 11.09.25, 12.09.25, 13.09.25, and 14.09.25. Consumers who have purchased the product are advised to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that can be devastating for certain groups, including pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While anyone can contract the illness, these groups are at a higher risk of severe consequences.
The recall is a critical reminder for consumers to always check the use-by dates and packaging of their food products before consumption. Woolworths has urged customers to return the affected product to the store where it was purchased, and a full refund will be provided.