Photo / SuppliedA specific batch of a Countdown-branded pre-packed salad sold at supermarkets across the country has been recalled due to fears of listeria contamination. Routine testing discovered listeria in a specific batch of Countdown's potato, egg and bacon salad with a use-by-date of July 13, 2021. The product shouldn't be consumed and either thrown away or returned for a refund, New Zealand Food Safety said. To date, New Zealand Food Safety and Countdown had not received any reports of illness. Melinda Sando, New Zealand Food Safety national manager for food compliance services, said listeria could make people sick if they consumed contaminated food.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 07, 2021 06:33 UTC