Popular ice cream brand and Toyota issue massive recalls due to safety hazards
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Two major recalls have been issued, affecting both food and automotive consumers across Australia.
Popular ice cream brand, Peters Ice Cream, and leading car manufacturer, Toyota, have both found themselves in the midst of safety concerns, prompting urgent warnings to the public.
Peters Ice Cream, in conjunction with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), has issued a recall for the plant-based Hazelnut Chocolate 1-Litre tub.
The culprit? Milk.
This unexpected ingredient has found its way into the vegan alternative ice cream, posing a potential health risk to consumers with milk allergies or intolerances.
This product is sold across all major retailers in every state, including Woolworths, Coles, IGA, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other food retailers.
The affected batch is marked with a best-before date of October 3, 2025, and batch number 231004A001.
If you've recently purchased this product, it's crucial to check the date and refrain from consuming it if it matches the recall notice.
Food Standards Australia has issued a stern warning to consumers: 'Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have an adverse reaction if the product is consumed.'
This is a serious concern, as reactions to milk allergies can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Customers who have milk allergies or intolerances are strongly advised not to consume the product.
If you've purchased the affected tubs, you're eligible to return the ice cream to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The product, which boasts certification from Vegans Australia, is typically made up of a mix of coconut oil, thickeners, vegetable gums, and vegetable-origin emulsifiers, instead of milk-fat.
For further information, you may contact Peters Ice Cream at 1800 633 200 or visit their website.
Meanwhile, Toyota Australia has also recently issued a recall for 9,070 of its Yaris models, both petrol and hybrid variants, manufactured between May 2020 and January 2024.
This recall is due to a potentially dangerous fault in the front suspension that could lead to a catastrophic suspension failure, compromising the vehicle's stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
'For involved vehicles, there is a possibility that the ball joint attachment area of the front lower suspension arm may corrode and cause cracks if the vehicle is frequently exposed to snow-melting chemicals in snowy areas,' Toyota explained in its recall notice.
'If the vehicle continues to be driven, cracks may increase. In the worst case, the front lower suspension arm may break, allowing the ball joint to dislodge, resulting in reduced vehicle stability that may increase the risk of a crash.'
You may check the Vehicle Identification Number list to see the affected vehicles here.
This is not the first time the Yaris has been recalled for a front suspension defect.
In June 2023, a similar recall was issued, covering 7633 vehicles.
Toyota has assured that it will contact owners of affected vehicles and advise them to schedule an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealership to rectify the fault, free of charge.
However, if you own a Toyota Yaris and are concerned about your vehicle's safety, you can proactively reach out to Toyota’s Recall Campaign Helpline at 1800 987 366 for more information.
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Popular ice cream brand, Peters Ice Cream, and leading car manufacturer, Toyota, have both found themselves in the midst of safety concerns, prompting urgent warnings to the public.
Peters Ice Cream, in conjunction with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), has issued a recall for the plant-based Hazelnut Chocolate 1-Litre tub.
The culprit? Milk.
Peters Ice Cream and Toyota have issued recalls for their products. Image sources: FSANZ (left), Toyota Australia (right).
This unexpected ingredient has found its way into the vegan alternative ice cream, posing a potential health risk to consumers with milk allergies or intolerances.
This product is sold across all major retailers in every state, including Woolworths, Coles, IGA, independent grocery stores, convenience stores, and other food retailers.
The affected batch is marked with a best-before date of October 3, 2025, and batch number 231004A001.
If you've recently purchased this product, it's crucial to check the date and refrain from consuming it if it matches the recall notice.
Food Standards Australia has issued a stern warning to consumers: 'Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have an adverse reaction if the product is consumed.'
This is a serious concern, as reactions to milk allergies can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Customers who have milk allergies or intolerances are strongly advised not to consume the product.
If you've purchased the affected tubs, you're eligible to return the ice cream to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The product, which boasts certification from Vegans Australia, is typically made up of a mix of coconut oil, thickeners, vegetable gums, and vegetable-origin emulsifiers, instead of milk-fat.
For further information, you may contact Peters Ice Cream at 1800 633 200 or visit their website.
Meanwhile, Toyota Australia has also recently issued a recall for 9,070 of its Yaris models, both petrol and hybrid variants, manufactured between May 2020 and January 2024.
This recall is due to a potentially dangerous fault in the front suspension that could lead to a catastrophic suspension failure, compromising the vehicle's stability and increasing the risk of a crash.
'For involved vehicles, there is a possibility that the ball joint attachment area of the front lower suspension arm may corrode and cause cracks if the vehicle is frequently exposed to snow-melting chemicals in snowy areas,' Toyota explained in its recall notice.
'If the vehicle continues to be driven, cracks may increase. In the worst case, the front lower suspension arm may break, allowing the ball joint to dislodge, resulting in reduced vehicle stability that may increase the risk of a crash.'
You may check the Vehicle Identification Number list to see the affected vehicles here.
This is not the first time the Yaris has been recalled for a front suspension defect.
In June 2023, a similar recall was issued, covering 7633 vehicles.
Toyota has assured that it will contact owners of affected vehicles and advise them to schedule an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealership to rectify the fault, free of charge.
However, if you own a Toyota Yaris and are concerned about your vehicle's safety, you can proactively reach out to Toyota’s Recall Campaign Helpline at 1800 987 366 for more information.
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