Those who shop at Woolworths in Singleton, New South Wales had best check their fridges and freezers, with the supermarket giant recalling pork, lamb and beef mince sold at this store.
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand released the warning, stating: “Woolworths Limited has recalled Australian pork, lamb and beef mince from Woolworths Singleton due to a packaging fault resulting in the presence of metal fragments.”
The statement also warned that “food products containing metal fragments may cause injury if consumed” and that “consumers should not eat this product”.
In a statement found within the “About us” section of their website, Woolworths have stated:
“Thursday, 13 October 2016: Woolworths is recalling Australian Pork, Lamb and Beef Mince sold from Woolworths Singleton, NSW, on 13 October 2016 with a use-by date 15 October 2016.”
“This recall is a precautionary measure as it may contain metal, potentially posing a health risk if consumed.”
“This recall does not apply to any other meat products sold from Singleton Woolworths or other Woolworths supermarkets.”
“Consumers should return the product to their nearest Woolworths supermarket for a full refund.”
The statement also says, “Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.”
