Huge urgent recall: Milk pulled from shelves at Woolworths and Coles due to E. coli contamination

Authorities warn: check your fridge now

February 13 2020

Authorities have announced an urgent recall of Dairy Farmers milk from Coles, Woolworths and IGA due to possible E.coli contamination. 

Lion Dairy & Drinks has pulled its Dairy Farmers 1L Full Cream white milk products with a use by date of 25/02/2020 and its Dairy Farmers 3L Full Cream white milk products with a use by date of 24/02/2020 from shelves.

The affected milks have been sold in Woolworths, Coles and IGA in NSW. 

E. coli can cause serious illness to chose affected - symptoms include diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting and pneumonia.

 

Dairy Farmers have recalled their 1L and 3L full cream milks.

Dairy Farmers have recalled their 1L and 3L full cream milks.

 

Shoppers are warned to not consume these products and dispose of them immediately. 

'Lion Dairy & Drinks is committed to the highest standards of quality and safety,' said the company.

'Consumers and customers can be assured that we are undertaking a thorough investigation and will put in place steps to mitigate it happening again.’

Originally published on New Idea Food.

Amy Sinclair is a former editor who loves all things food, cooking and eating - especially the eating! When she's not looking after her three children, you'll find her in the kitchen or busily hiding online shopping purchases from her husband.

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