Fruit juice recalled due to microbial contamination
The NSW Food Authority has advised that Juicy Isle is conducting a recall of its Pure Tassie – Apple and Blackcurrant 1.5 L juice due to microbial (mycotoxin patulin) contamination. Food products contaminated with mycotoxins (patulin) may cause illness if consumed. The product has been available for sale in the following stores:
- NSW: Coles, IGA, Original Organic Juice
- Qld: Coles, IGA
- Vic: Coles, IGA
- Tas: Hills Street Grocer, IGA Strahan, Port Cygnet Grocer, Macquarie Supermarket, IGA Dover, Oyster Cove Fruit and Vegetable Store
- SA: Coles, Drake’s, Foodland and On the Run stores
- WA: IGA
Juicy Isle is recalling 1.5 L PET bottles of Pure Tassie – Apple and Blackcurrant with a best-before date of 6 October 2020. Consumers who are concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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