Popular brands of frozen vegetables are being recalled from supermarkets across Australia over fears of potential contamination by the deadly listeria bacteria, which killed six people in NSW and Victoria earlier this year. Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) on Monday issued an alert for a number of brands of vegetable products across Aldi, Woolworths and IGA stores. Some of the vegetables were imported from Europe, and the recall in Australia comes after recent recalls in the United Kingdom over the same contamination fears. Major brands affected Belgium-based frozen food distributor Greenyard Frozen NV is conducting the recall of its products. The following products sold in Australia have been included in the recall: Woolworths - Essentials snap frozen mixed veg 1kg: Carrots, peas, corn, green beans & potatoes – National distribution. Best before dates 19 MAR 2020 through to 24 APR 2020 - Essentials snap frozen mixed veg 1kg: Carrots, peas, corn, green beans & potatoes – National distribution. Best before dates 19 MAR 2020 through to 24 APR 2020 Woolworths - Bell Farms Steam Veggie Carrot Corn and Broccoli 3pk 450g – National distribution, all stock - Bell Farms Steam Veggie Carrot Corn and Broccoli 3pk 450g – National distribution, all stock IGA - Black & Gold Corn Kernels 500g – National distribution. Best before all dates - Black & Gold Corn Kernels 500g – National distribution. Best before all dates IGA - Black & Gold Mixed Vegetables 1kg: Carrots, peas, beans & corn – National distribution. Best before all dates - Black & Gold Mixed Vegetables 1kg: Carrots, peas, beans & corn – National distribution. Best before all dates ALDI - Market Fare Peas, Carrots and Super Sweet Corn 1kg – National distribution - Market Fare Peas, Carrots and Super Sweet Corn 1kg – National distribution ALDI - Market Fare Corn Kernels 1kg QLD, VIC, WA and select NSW stores. Product of Hungary (only) - Market Fare Corn Kernels 1kg QLD, VIC, WA and select NSW stores. Product of Hungary (only) ALDI - Market Fare Mixed Vegetables 1kg QLD, NSW, ACT, WA. Packed in Belgium from imported and Belgian ingredients (only) - Market Fare Mixed Vegetables 1kg QLD, NSW, ACT, WA. Packed in Belgium from imported and Belgian ingredients (only) ALDI - Market Fare Quick Steam Carrot Broccoli and Cauliflower 450g – National distribution - Market Fare Quick Steam Carrot Broccoli and Cauliflower 450g – National distribution ALDI - Market Fare Quick Steam Carrot Corn and Broccoli 450g – National distribution - Market Fare Quick Steam Carrot Corn and Broccoli 450g – National distribution ALDI - Only products with country of origin of Belgium, United Kingdom or Hungary. All other countries not affected What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a serious and sometimes fatal bacterial infection Listeriosis is a serious and sometimes fatal bacterial infection Symptoms can include fever, headaches, cramps, aches and pains, nausea and diarrhoea Symptoms can include fever, headaches, cramps, aches and pains, nausea and diarrhoea It can be fatal in newborns, elderly people and people with a weakened immune system Earlier this year a listeria outbreak linked to contaminated rockmelons claimed six lives in NSW and Victoria. The peak body for Australian vegetable growers, AUSVEG, said the national recall involved imported products only, not locally grown produce. Chief executive officer James Whiteside said new labelling laws in Australia show a product's country of origin. Mr Whiteside downplayed any serious damage to local growers from the publicity surrounding the recall. "There may be a short-term impact but, by and large, the incidence in Australian-grown product [of] these sorts of outbreaks is very, very low," he said. "I don't think growers will be overly concerned and they have faith in the ability of the public to make informed decisions about the food that they buy." Recall follows deaths in the UK FSANZ spokeswoman Lorraine Haase said there had not been any evidence of infections in Australia, but a number of people had died in the United Kingdom. "This is a precautionary recall, to make sure people are aware and can remove products from their freezers," she said. The European Food Safety Authority said there had been 47 cases including nine deaths since an outbreak in Europe in 2015 linked to the affected vegetables. The same strains of the bacteria had been detected in frozen vegetables produced by the same Hungarian company in 2016, 2017 and 2018. This suggested the strains had persisted in the processing plant despite the cleaning and disinfection procedures that were carried out. According to Food Standards Australia, the affected products should be either returned to supermarkets for a refund or thrown in the bin.<doc-sep>Australia has become caught up in a European food scare, with supermarkets across the country recalling bags of frozen vegetables over fears they may contain a deadly bacteria.<doc-sep>Listeria: Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy reveals how to prevent infection FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forhealth tips to live a long and happy life When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Listeria is becoming a huge concern, with frozen food pulled from the shelves of many major supermarkets last week. It is believed that these frozen foods, mostly vegetables and sweetcorn, are linked to a Hungarian freezing factory which suffered a listeria outbreak. The outbreak has consequentially killed nine people across Europe, with two deaths in the UK. Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose have all removed these products, with even more recalls announced today. There have now been 49 products recalled, with 43 products pulled last week and more now added to the list. Listeria outbreak: Full list revealed as Tesco, Lidl and Audi recall more food items According to the Food Standards Agency foods carrying the bacteria are frozen vegetables, but mainly sweetcorn. The FSA has identified 47 cases of listeria over the past three years, which spans over four countries. It is reported that 11 people in the UK have since developed listeriosis, a rare infection caused by the bacteria. People with listeria poisoning probably won’t get any symptoms, but are at risk of mild symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea. The infection will usually pass in a few days, but is more dangerous for those with a weekend immune system such as the elderly, pregnant women or babies. Listeria is reported to have affected 49 food items Dangerous bacterial infections Mon, March 6, 2017 Dangerous bacterial infections from food poisoning to meningitis. Play slideshow Getty 1 of 12 Sepsis is also referred to as blood poisoning or septicaemia, it is a potentially life-threatening condition triggered by an infection or injury Dr Kathie Grant from Public Health England spoke on the best way to keep listeriosis at bay. She said: ”The best way to prevent listeriosis is to practise good food hygiene. "Along with the FSA, FSS (Food Standards Scotland) and HPS (Health Protection Scotland), we are reminding people that most frozen vegetables, including sweetcorn, need to be cooked before eating. "This includes if adding them to salads, smoothies or dips." The full list of 49 items potentially affected by the listeria outbreak has now been named. It is recommended that Britons avoid these foods, with most retailers offering a full refund for the return of the listed products. All the frozen food that has been withdrawn. Full list of all the recalled products: Pinguin Frozen Sweetcorn Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2020 inclusive Pinguin Supersweet Sweetcorn Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2020 inclusive Tesco frozen Mixed Vegetables and Peppers Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Tesco Broccoli Frozen Sweetcorn Peas and Spinach Steamer Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Pinguin frozen Golden Rice and Vegetables Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2020 inclusive Tesco Growers Harvest Sweetcorn Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Tesco Frozen Growers Harvest Carrot Peas and Sweetcorn Steamer Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Tesco Frozen Growers Harvest Mixed Vegetables Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Tesco Frozen Broccoli, Carrot and Sweetcorn Steamer Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Tesco Frozen Every Day Value Sweetcorn Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive One Stop Frozen Sweetcorn Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Aldi Four Seasons Frozen Carrots, Peas & Supersweet Sweetcorn Steamers Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Ross Mixed Country Vegetables Pack size 1kg Batch code All Best before All codes to July 2020 inclusive Aldi Four Seasons Frozen Carrots, Broccoli & Supersweet Sweetcorn Steamers Pack size -All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Aldi Frozen Four Seasons Mixed Vegetables Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Aldi Four Seasons Supersweet Sweetcorn Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Independent Mix Vegetables Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2019 inclusive Waitrose Essential Supersweet Sweetcorn Pack size - E1kg Batch code - All Best before - Oct 2019, Nov 2019, Aug 2019 Waitrose Essential Vegetable Mix Pack size - E1kg Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Dec 2019 inclusive Waitrose Fine Cut Vegetable Steamer Pack size - E640g (4x160ge) Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Waitrose Love Life Vegetable Medley Steamers Pack size - E640g (4x160ge) Batch code - P6163 P7021 P7080 Best before - May 2018, Jul 2018, Sep 2018 by Sainsbury’s Mixed Special Vegetables Pack size - 1kg Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Foods affected include frozen vegetables, sweetcorn, egg fried rice and prawns by Sainsbury’s Mixed Vegetables Pack size - 1 kg Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Growers Pride Supersweet Sweetcorn Pack size - 750g Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2020 inclusive by Sainsbury’s White Rice, Broccoli, Supersweet Sweetcorn & Peas Microwaveable steam bags Pack size - 540g (4x135g) Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Basics Mixed Vegetables Pack size - 1kg Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive by Sainsbury’s Carrots, Broccoli & Sweetcorn Microwaveable steam bags Pack size -540g (4x135g) Batch code - All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Lidl Frozen Green Grocer’s Supersweet Corn Pack size -1kg Batch code -All Best before - All codes to Jan 2020 inclusive Pinguin Mixed Vegetable Pack size - All Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2020 inclusive Lidl Frozen Freshona Vegetable Mix Pack size - 1kg Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2020 inclusive Lidl Green Grocer’s Mixed Vegetables Pack size - 1kg Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2020 inclusive Lidl Green Grocer’s Baby Carrots, Peas, Green Beans & Sweetcorn Steamers Pack size - 640g Batch code - All Best before - All date codes Lidl Green Grocer’s Fragrant Golden Rice Steamers Pack size - 400g Batch code - All Best before - All codes to July 2020 inclusive Iceland Frozen Mixed Vegetables Pack size - 900g Batch code - All Best before - All codes between January 2020 and June 2020 inclusive Hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of the bacteria<doc-sep>
S upermarkets across the country have pulled more frozen vegetable products from their shelves amid fears that they may be contaminated with the bacteria listeria. Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Iceland, Lidl and Aldi have all recalled a variety of products after the Food Standards Agency said they could contain the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes which can cause listeriosis. The FSA warned that products distributed by Greenyard Frozen could contain the bacteria. Last week 49 products were recalled with more added to the list this week. According to the FSA the bacteria is mainly found in sweetcorn but can be carried in other frozen foods. Over the past three years the FSA has identified 47 cases of listeria across four countries in Europe. People with listeria poisoning usually will not display any symptoms and at worse will experience mild cases of vomiting and diarrhoea. Sainsbury's is among the UK supermarkets to recall a number of its products / AP It is more dangerous for those with a weakened immune system such as pregnant women, the elderly and babies who may suffer worsened symptoms. Dr Kathie Grant from Public Health England said: “The best way to prevent listeriosis is to practise good food hygiene. "Along with the FSA, FSS (Food Standards Scotland) and HPS (Health Protection Scotland), we are reminding people that most frozen vegetables, including sweetcorn, need to be cooked before eating. "This includes if adding them to salads, smoothies or dips." The FSA has released a full list of the products which have been recalled which includes Lidl’s Green Grocers Carrots, Broccoli & Sweetcorn Baby Carrots, Peas, Green Beans & Sweetcorn and Green Grocers Golden Vegetable Rice. The agency has advised anyone who has purchased the products not to eat them and to return them to the store where they bought them. The full list of products recalled are: Pinguin frozen Sweetcorn Pinguin Supersweet Sweetcorn Tesco frozen Broccoli, Carrot and Sweetcorn Steamer Tesco frozen Every Day Value Sweetcorn Ross Mixed Vegetables One Stop frozen Sweetcorn Aldi Four Seasons frozen Vegetable Steamers Aldi Frozen Four Seasons Mixed Vegetable Pinguin Sweetcorn Aldi Four Seasons Supersweet Sweetcorn Waitrose Essential Supersweet Sweetcorn Waitrose Essential Mixed Vegetable Tesco frozen Mixed Vegetables Waitrose Fine Cut Vegetable Steamer Waitrose Love Life Vegetable Medley Steamers Sainsbury's frozen Special Mixed Vegetables Growers Pride Mixed Vegetables Sainsbury's frozen Basic Mixed Vegetables Sainsbury's frozen Rice Broccoli and Sweetcor Tesco Frozen Growers Harvest Carrot Peas and Sweetcorn Steamer Tesco Frozen Growers Harvest Mixed Vegetables Lidl Green Grocers Carrots, Broccoli & Sweetcorn Lidl Green Grocers Golden Vegetable Rice Sainsbury's frozen Mixed Vegetables Sainsbury's frozen Carrot Broccoli and Sweetcorn Lidl frozen Green Grocer Supersweet Corn Tesco Growers Harvest frozen Mixed Vegetables Lidl frozen Freshona Vegetable Mix Iceland frozen Mixed Vegetables Pinguin frozen Mixed Vegetables Independent Mix Vegetables Ross Mixed Vegetables Pinguin Mixed Vegetable Pinguin frozen Cut Beans Growers Pride Mixed Vegetables Ross Mixed Country Vegetables Growers Pride Supersweet Sweetcorn Pinguin frozen Golden Rice and Vegetables Growers Pride Supersweet Sweetcor Ross Sweetcorn Tesco Frozen Sweetcorn Tesco frozen Mixed Vegetables and Peppers Tesco Broccoli Frozen Sweetcorn Peas and Spinach Steamer