In a move that has caused a stir among frozen food enthusiasts and raised concerns about food safety, a range of McCain frozen products have been urgently recalled from shelves across several Australian states.

The recall, initiated by importer Parsram Foods Pty Ltd, affects various popular items that may be sitting in your freezer right now.

The affected products, which have been distributed to Indian Grocery Stores in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia, include:

• McCain Masala Fries — available in 420g and 1.5kg sizes
• McCain Veggie Burger Patty — 360g
• McCain Popular Veggie Burger Patty — 1.2kg
• McCain Chilli Garlic Potato Bites — 420g
• McCain Chilli Garlic Potato Pops — 1.5kg
• McCain Aloo Tikki — in both 400g and 1.5kg sizes
• McCain Veggie Nuggets — 325g
• McCain Veggie Fingers — 400g

The recall spans products with an expiry date up to and including 22 August 2025.

McCain frozen products recalled over chemical contamination risk. Credit: Food Standards Australia and New Zealand

The reason behind this drastic measure is the potential chemical contamination of these items with ethylene oxide.

This chemical is commonly used as a pesticide and sterilizing agent, and it's also a precursor in the production of other chemicals, such as antifreeze.

The presence of ethylene oxide in food products is alarming because it poses a significant health risk.

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand have issued a warning:

‘Food products containing ethylene oxide may cause illness/injury if consumed,” Food Standards Australia and New Zealand said in its recall.’

‘Consumers should not eat this product.’

‘Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.’

‘Any concerned consumers should seek medical advice.’

It's essential to act swiftly to ensure your safety and that of your loved ones.

If you have already consumed any of the affected products and are concerned about your health, it is recommended that you seek medical advice as a precautionary measure.

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For those seeking more information or who may have questions regarding the recall, McCain Foods Australia can be contacted directly on their hotline at 1800 000 422.

In related news, Food Standards Australia recalled a batch of Indya Foods’ Everest Fish Curry Masala 50g.

The contamination involved ethylene oxide, which poses a severe health risk. Read more about this issue here.

Key Takeaways

• A selection of McCain frozen products has been recalled due to potential chemical contamination.
• The recalled products include various sizes of McCain fries, veggie burger patties, potato bites, veggie nuggets, and fingers.
• The products were sold at Indian Grocery Stores across multiple states and territories in Australia.
• The recall notice advises consumers not to eat the products and to return them for a full refund, warning that ingestion could cause illness or injury.

Have you been affected by this recall? Do you have any tips for other readers on how to manage recalls and ensure food safety at home? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

 

[Zemo]

have you noticed the errors on the news 7 and 9? one not so long ago that was a shocker, rude. the mistakes are horrendous.

Of course I have. Trouble is that the stuff the pretty talking heads spout is written by modern-day "journalists" who (a) aren't trained in the old ways of presenting the news; (b) have never heard of what used to be called the "five dubs and an aitch" way of putting a story across -- if they have, they've certainly ignored it or forgotten it; (c) condense the content of a story so more can be put in to an hour's worth of TV time (less, of course, commercials and cross-promos and fillers; the commercials come first in the nature of things).
Then the pronouncers come in, and all they do is warble on with the scripts they're given. Even if they happen to see and understand a mistake in the blurb, the urgency to get the show completed overcomes any tendency they might have to correct it. That's not what they're paid for.

 

[Mark@Home]

Agree, but acceptance is regarded these days as complete accordance in the minds of the population, especially those addicted to antisocial media.

You could stand up for English....

 

[Jest]

Of course I have. Trouble is that the stuff the pretty talking heads spout is written by modern-day "journalists" who (a) aren't trained in the old ways of presenting the news; (b) have never heard of what used to be called the "five dubs and an aitch" way of putting a story across -- if they have, they've certainly ignored it or forgotten it; (c) condense the content of a story so more can be put in to an hour's worth of TV time (less, of course, commercials and cross-promos and fillers; the commercials come first in the nature of things).
Then the pronouncers come in, and all they do is warble on with the scripts they're given. Even if they happen to see and understand a mistake in the blurb, the urgency to get the show completed overcomes any tendency they might have to correct it. That's not what they're paid for.

a long winded reply to a very short comment.