Frozen veggies recall at major supermarkets over listeria fears

Some frozen vegetables sold at Woolworths, Aldi and IGA have been recalled following concerns about listeria contamination.

The recall is due to a possible Listeria contamination. Source: www.foodstandards.gov.au

Nearly a dozen frozen vegetable products at supermarkets across Australia are being recalled amid concerns they could contain listeria bacteria.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand on Monday said the recall was "precautionary" and affected some packaged vegetables being sold at Woolworths, IGA, Aldi and some independent grocery stores.

The agency said people "need to be aware of the risk of eating uncooked or undercooked frozen vegetables".

Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

Products affected

- Woolworths - Essentials snap frozen mixed veg 1kg: Carrots, peas, corn, green beans & potatoes – National distribution Best Before 19 MAR 2020 through to 24 APR 2020

- Woolworths - Bell Farms Steam Veggie Carrot Corn and Broccoli 3pk 450g – National distribution, all stock

- IGA - Black & Gold Corn Kernels 500g – National distribution Best Before all dates

- IGA - Black & Gold Mixed Vegetables 1kg: Carrots, peas, beans & corn – National distribution Best Before all dates

- ALDI - Market Fare Peas, Carrots and Super Sweet Corn 1kg – National distribution

- ALDI - Market Fare Corn Kernels 1kg QLD, VIC, WA and select NSW stores Product of Hungary (only)

- ALDI - Market Fare Mixed Vegetables 1kg QLD, NSW, ACT, WA Packed in Belgium from Imported and Belgian Ingredients (only)

- ALDI - Market Fare Quick Steam Carrot Broccoli and Cauliflower 450g – National distribution

- ALDI - Market Fare Quick Steam Carrot Corn and Broccoli 450g – National distribution

- ALDI: Only products with country of origin of Belgium, United Kingdom or Hungary, all other countries not affected.