Coles recalls peanut butter due to contamination fears
The Smooth Peanut Butter 1kg and Crunchy Peanut Butter 1kg have both been found to have traces of biotoxins (aflatoxin), a June 30 alert by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) warned.
Food products containing aflatoxin may cause illness and injury if consumed.
Aflatoxin toxicity may result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, convulsions, and other signs of acute liver injury, according to the National Institute of Health.
FSANZ is warning consumers not to eat this product.
"Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund," an alert reads.
" Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice."
Coles Online customers can receive a refund or credit by contacting Coles Online Customer Care on 1800 455 400.
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Two popular Coles supermarket peanut butter products have been recalled due to concerns around contamination.
The Smooth Peanut Butter 1kg and Crunchy Peanut Butter 1kg have both been found to have traces of biotoxins (aflatoxin), a June 30 alert by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) warned.
Food products containing aflatoxin may cause illness and injury if consumed.
Aflatoxin toxicity may result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, convulsions, and other signs of acute liver injury, according to the National Institute of Health.
FSANZ is warning consumers not to eat this product.
"Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund," an alert reads.
" Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice."
Coles Online customers can receive a refund or credit by contacting Coles Online Customer Care on 1800 455 400.
READ MORE: The cheapest supermarkets revealed and which states have the most exxy groceries
Two popular Coles supermarket peanut butter products have been recalled due to concerns around contamination.
The Smooth Peanut Butter 1kg and Crunchy Peanut Butter 1kg have both been found to have traces of biotoxins (aflatoxin), a June 30 alert by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) warned.
Food products containing aflatoxin may cause illness and injury if consumed.
Aflatoxin toxicity may result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, convulsions, and other signs of acute liver injury, according to the National Institute of Health.
FSANZ is warning consumers not to eat this product.
"Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund," an alert reads.
" Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice."
Coles Online customers can receive a refund or credit by contacting Coles Online Customer Care on 1800 455 400.
READ MORE: The cheapest supermarkets revealed and which states have the most exxy groceries
Two popular Coles supermarket peanut butter products have been recalled due to concerns around contamination.
The Smooth Peanut Butter 1kg and Crunchy Peanut Butter 1kg have both been found to have traces of biotoxins (aflatoxin), a June 30 alert by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) warned.
Food products containing aflatoxin may cause illness and injury if consumed.
Aflatoxin toxicity may result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, convulsions, and other signs of acute liver injury, according to the National Institute of Health.
FSANZ is warning consumers not to eat this product.
"Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund," an alert reads.
" Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice."
Coles Online customers can receive a refund or credit by contacting Coles Online Customer Care on 1800 455 400.
READ MORE: The cheapest supermarkets revealed and which states have the most exxy groceries
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