Salad mix recall after salmonella fears

The recall was issued after Victoria’s Department of Health said there had been 28 salmonella cases so far this year, and the lettuce was the common source.

SA Health says anyone who purchased the pre-packed products should dispose of them or return them.

The recall comes after more than 50 cases of the same rare Salmonella anatum strain in Victoria.

Tests of the product came up positive for salmonella anatum bacterium.

Vic Health has reportedly identified a number of cases of contamination to lettuce grown and packaged by Victorian company Tripod Farmers, reports the ABC.

Lite n’ Easy has warned its customers not to eat the salad in their products after an outbreak of salmonella.

“We have taken immediate steps to replace the lettuce supplier in question with a new supplier and any salad meals in next week’s menu (Week C) will not be affected by the current recall”.

And while there will be ongoing testing and monitoring of all products from Tripod Farmers, an inspection has been undertaken and a “thorough” clean-up carried out.

“I don’t think people should give up on lettuce because of a salmonella outbreak”.

Brenda Williamson said she fell sick after eating a supermarket salad mix three weeks ago.

The most common symptoms of salmonellosis will usually occur between six to 72 hours after the bacteria is ingested and include diarrhoea, fever, headache, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.

Meanwhile, a recall notice on Food Standards Australia’s website listed outlets in all states and territories, excluding Tasmania and Western Australia.

Products with best before dates up to and including February 14 are included in the recall.

It supplies pre‐packaged leafy vegetable products to supermarkets and wholesale.