Food safety alert: Cup noodles and frozen entrees recalled over health concerns

In the bustling aisles of local Asian grocers, a beloved comfort food, instant cup noodles, faces urgent recalls due to safety concerns.

Meanwhile, a frozen meal range is also in the spotlight for a potentially hazardous issue, prompting another urgent warning.

These once-trusted solutions for quick hunger relief now stand under scrutiny, highlighting the importance of product safety.


Monta Group Holdings Pty Ltd, the distributor of popular big cup noodle curry packets, has issued a grave warning to consumers across New South Wales.

Recent inspections uncovered the presence of an undeclared allergen—peanuts.

This oversight poses a significant risk to those with peanut allergies, who may inadvertently consume the product and suffer severe reactions.


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Food Standards Australia issued a recall on big cup noodle curry packets by Monta Group Holding Pty Ltd, and on three entrée products from On The Menu. Credits: FSANZ


The recall targets products marked with a best-before date of June 19, 2024, which were distributed to independent and Asian grocery stores throughout the region.

In response to this alarming discovery, Food Standards Australia issued an urgent advisory, urging individuals who have purchased the affected cup noodles to take immediate action.

‘Consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product,’ the food authority cautioned.

They further recommended that 'Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice, and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.’


This concerning revelation comes hot on the heels of another significant recall affecting a range of frozen entree products from the renowned Patties Food Group.

These products, commonly found on the shelves of Coles, Woolworths, and various independent retailers including IGA, were flagged due to a packaging error that could compromise consumer safety.

Food Standards Australia identified a critical packaging discrepancy with three On The Menu Entree products.

‘The recall is due to an error on the packaging. Oven cooking instructions are not compatible with the product tray,’ they announced, adding that this error could potentially lead to tray melting if the provided instructions are followed.


The affected products include the following:
These products were retailed at Coles, Woolworths, No Waste Australia, and independent retailers including IGA.

Customers who have purchased these items are urged to return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.

However, it's essential to note that the products are safe for consumption if microwave instructions are followed diligently.

For further information, concerned consumers can visit Food Standards Australia's website or contact Patties Food Group directly at 1800 650 069 or via email at [email protected].
Key Takeaways

  • Monta Group Holdings Pty Ltd issued an urgent recall for its big cup noodle curry due to undeclared allergens—peanuts, while Patties Food Group also issued another recall for three On The Menu Entrée products, this time due to a packaging error.
  • The recall was prompted after the discovery of peanuts in the cup noodles, which poses a risk for those with peanut allergies or intolerances;
  • Affected cup noodles have a best-before date of 19 June 2024 and were sold at independent and Asian grocery stores across NSW.
  • For the entrée products, it was due to concerns that the tray may melt if oven cooking instructions—which are incompatible with the product tray—are followed.
  • Affected entrée products were available at Coles, Woolworths, No Waste Australia, and independent retailers including IGA.
  • Customers with a peanut allergy who purchased the mentioned cup noodles were advised not to consume the product and can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, while consumers who have purchased the entrée products can return them for a full refund, despite the products remaining safe to consume if microwave instructions are followed.
Have you or someone you know been affected by these recalls? Do you have any tips for ensuring the safety of your food? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
 
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How do these undeclared allergens, in this case peanuts, find their way into these products.

Peanuts must surely be somewhere in the processing plant that produces the recalled products. These would be expected to be kept separate from other ingredients & can't get into those recalled products by themselves. Sounds to me like sabotage by an employee/s.
 
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