Fresh Frontier Pty Ltd has issued a precautionary food recall of its Spicy Chicken Mango Pasta Salad (300g and 500g packs) due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous foodborne bacterium known to cause serious illness in vulnerable individuals.
Product Details
- Product Name: Spicy Chicken Mango Pasta Salad
- Sizes: 300g and 500g
- Use-By Date: 17 May 2025
- Sold at: IGA and Farmer Jacks outlets across Western Australia
Reason for Recall:
Routine testing has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the affected product. Listeria can survive and grow even in refrigerated conditions and is considered a high-risk pathogen, especially for certain groups.
Health Risk Information:
Listeriosis, the illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes, can lead to severe outcomes including:
- Pregnant women: Risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infection in newborns
- Elderly individuals: Increased risk of severe systemic illness
- People with weakened immune systems: Potential for life-threatening infections
- General population: Symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Anyone who has consumed the recalled product and is experiencing any of the above symptoms—particularly if they are in a high-risk group—should seek immediate medical attention.
What Consumers Should Do:
- Do not consume the recalled product.
- Check your fridge for the product with the use-by date of 17 May 2025.
- Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- If symptoms occur after consumption, contact your healthcare provider promptly.
Contact Information for Consumers:
Source:https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert/fresh-frontier-pty-ltd-spicy-chicken-mango-pasta-salad-300g-500g
