Aldi customers warned to stop using popular product that can cause 'severe illness'

Aldi customers have been warned to stop using a popular product over fears that it can cause 'severe illness'. According to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand, several different Fresh Salad Co bagged salad items have been recalled as they may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC).

Edward McCartney of Food Safety Plus tells Yahoo Lifestyle that STEC, a type of E. coli, "can produce severe illness in children, the elderly and those with a compromised immune system. Some people can develop liver failure and other conditions which require hospitalisation." He adds, "Infected people can spread the illness for up to three weeks.

"It's a nasty bacteria."

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The recall states, "The products have been available for sale in ALDI Stores in QLD and some stores in Northern NSW (Tweed Heads South, Ballina, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Casino, Toormina, Armidale, Byron Bay, Goonellabah, Tweed Mall, Moonee Beach).

The products and date markings are:

• Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach 120g Date Marking: Use By 28 MAR

• Fresh Salad Co Fresh & Fast Stir Fry 400g Date Marking: Use By 27 MAR

• Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach & Rocket 120g Date Marking: Use By 27 MAR

• Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach 280g Date Marking: Use By 30 MAR

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Customers who have purchased the above products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

If you have consumed the products and are concerned for your health, seek medical advice.

For further information, contact Aldi on 1800 709 993.

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