Contaminated pasta salad sold across various WA stores recalled

Batches of a pasta salad sold across at least 14 stores in one state have been recalled over fears the products have microbial contamination.

Batches of a pasta salad have been recalled across various stores in WA over a potentially fever-inducing bacterial contamination.

Fresh Frontier’s Chicken Bacon Pasta Salad with a Use By Date of February 23 is believed to have microbial contamination, specifically Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumption of the bacteria can lead to Listeriosis, a flu-like illness that can cause fever, chills, muscle aches and upset stomachs.

The pasta salad was sold at various stores across WA. Picture: Food Standards Australia.

“Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems,” Food Standards (FSANZ) said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Consumers should not eat this product.

“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.”

The recalled salad was sold in various weights – 300g, 550g and 2.5kg.

The salad was sold at several stores including some IGAs. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper.

It was available for purchase at Bunbury Farmers Market, Campus & Co – Willetton, Cbd Supermarket Plus Liquor, Country Pak, Farmer Jacks Forrest Rd Fresh, Hannan’s Marketplace By Foodworks, Hills Fresh, Lenards Ellenbrook, Merredin Harvest Fresh Food Market, On The Run Pty Ltd T/A Otr Roleystone, Pause Markets, Ready Chef Go, SJ Fresh Produce and independent food retailers including IGA in WA. ​

For further information consumers should contact Fresh Frontier Co. on [phone] or on their website.