Food Recall: Microbial contamination in Noodles

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EKO Australia Pty Ltd has recalled 3 varieties of Kamfen brand noodles from Asian grocery stores in Sydney, NSW. The products have been recalled due to microbial contamination (Bacillus cercus). Customers can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
     
Date Notified To FSANZ:   20 December 2011
     
Food Type:   Noodles
     
Product Name:   •Kamfen Buckwheat Noodles
•Kamfen Beijing Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour
•Kamfen Sichuan Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour
     
Package Description & Size:   •Kamfen Buckwheat Noodles: 340g in plastic packaging
•Kamfen Beijing Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour: 160g in plastic packaging
•Kamfen Sichuan Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour: 154g in plastic packaging
     
Country of Origin:   China (Hong Kong)
     
Date Marking:   •Kamfen Buckwheat Noodles: Best Before 2013.04.15
•Kamfen Beijing Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour: Best Before 2013.01.15
•Kamfen Sichuan Noodles – Abalone Chicken Soup Flavour: Best Before 2013.01.15
     
Australian Distribution:   Asian grocery stores in NSW
     
Overseas Distribution:   N/A
     
Reason for Recall:   Microbial contamination (Bacillus cercus)
     
Comments:

 

  Problem: The recall of the above product is due to microbiological contamination of Bacillus cerus.

Food safety hazard: Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice

What to do: Customers should not eat this product.

For further information please call:

EKO Australia Pty Ltd
(02) 9756 0522

     

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