Urgent butter recall amid contamination fears
An urgent recall has been issued for a range of Devondale butter varieties sold at Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and Costco due to fears of bacterial contamination.
Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd, which operates Devondale and cheese brands Cracker Barrel and Mersey Valley in Australia, issued the recall on Thursday via Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).
FSANZ has advised that these specific products carrying these best before dates are being recalled due to contamination concerns. Image: FSANZ
Specific batches of unsalted and salted Devondale, as well as Woolworths brand unsalted and salted butter, have been recalled due to a “potential microbial contamination”.
FSANZ advises that consuming the products could cause illness.
The full list of products includes:
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Devondale Spreadable Dairy Soft Original 500g - Best Before: 06 Jan 22, 06 Apr 22, 11 May 22, 12 May 22, 26 May 22
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Devondale Spreadable Dairy Soft Salt Reduced 500g - Best Before: 10 May 22
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Devondale Unsalted Butter 500g - Best Before: 30 Apr 22
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Devondale Salted Butter 250g - Best Before: 18 May 22, 04 Jun 22
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Devondale Salted Butter 500g - Best Before: 30 Apr 22, 01 May 22, 24 Jun 22
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Devondale Salted Butter 3x500g - Best Before: 01 May 22
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Woolworths Australian Butter Salted 250g - Best Before: 16 Oct 21, 21 Apr 22, 12 May 22, 13 May 22
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Woolworths Australian Butter Unsalted 250g - Best Before: 16 Oct 21, 11 May 22, 12 May 22
The products were available for sale across Australia at outlets including Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Costco and independent supermarkets.
Customers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them and should return them for a full refund instead.
“Consumers should not eat these products. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice,” the recall reads.
“Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.”
Customers seeking further information can contact the customer service team at Saputo Dairy Australia on 1800 032 479.
Image: Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd