Alexandrina Cheese Company has recalled four feta cheeses due to E.coli contamination

Alexandrina Cheese Company has recalled four feta cheeses from fruit and vegetable shops, Foodworks, IGA and other independent supermarkets in SA and NT (Alice Springs only) due to E.coli contamination. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Date notified to FSANZ
29 March 2013

Food type
Cheese

Product name
1. Fleurieu Feta Vacuum Pack, various weights

2. Marinated Feta - Mustard Seed

3. Marinated Feta - Chilli

4. Fleurieu Feta in Brine

Package description & size
1. various weights between 200g-350g vacuum-packed

2. 250g tub

3. 250g tub

4. 500g plastic bucket

Date marking
Best Before

1. all best before dates between 15-04-13 and 13-05-13

2. all best before dates between 06-09-13 to 13-09-13

3. 08-09-13

4. all best before dates between 15-04-13 and 13-05-13

Country of origin
Australia

Reason for recall
E.coli contamination

Distribution
Fruit and vegetable shops, Foodworks, IGA and other independent supermarkets in SA and NT (Alice Springs only)

Consumer advice
Products contaminated with E.coli may cause illness. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact
Alexandrina Cheese Company
08 8554 9666