Urgent recall issued on popular alcohol and BIG W vacuum due to safety risks
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In today’s convenient world, the safety of our everyday products cannot be taken for granted.
But despite the convenience, recent events have unveiled unsettling revelations about the hidden hazards that may lurk within the most unsuspecting items.
A gin brand found on the shelves of BWS, Dan Murphy's, and Woolworths online and a vacuum from BIG W have been urgently recalled.
The recall has been issued for a specific batch of Pinnacle Drinks Oxford Arms London Dry Gin 37 per cent 700mL due to a potential chemical contamination that could pose a serious health risk.
The issue is the presence of styrene, a substance that, according to Food Standards Australia, could lead to illness or injury if ingested.
‘Food products containing chemical contamination may cause illness or injury if consumed,’ the recall notice stated.
The batch implicated in this recall is identified by the number L3 236. No other batches of the gin have been reported as affected at this time.
Customers who have purchased a bottle from this batch are strongly advised not to consume the product. Instead, they should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Anyone worried about their health should consult a doctor for medical advice.
In similar news, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall notice over a popular vacuum cleaner sold by BIG W due to fire hazard fears.
The product in question is the rechargeable battery-operated handstick bagless vacuum, model number BW-595.
The ACCC said in its recall notice that the vacuum has components within the circuit board that may overheat and potentially catch fire if the incorrect charger is used with the device.
It also said that the vacuum had already caused property damage at the time of the recall.
The vacuum cleaners affected by this recall were sold both online and in BIG W stores from 15 March 2022 to 11 October 2023.
If you've purchased a vacuum cleaner from BIG W during this period, it's essential to check the barcode number for the impacted batches, which should be 9357349361622.
All batch codes ending in /2021 and /2022 are included in the recall, along with a specific batch code ending in 010223.
Customers who have purchased the product part of the impacted batch should immediately stop using it and return it to BIG W for a refund.
You may also call BIG W on 1300 244 999 for information on how to proceed with the recall.
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But despite the convenience, recent events have unveiled unsettling revelations about the hidden hazards that may lurk within the most unsuspecting items.
A gin brand found on the shelves of BWS, Dan Murphy's, and Woolworths online and a vacuum from BIG W have been urgently recalled.
The recall has been issued for a specific batch of Pinnacle Drinks Oxford Arms London Dry Gin 37 per cent 700mL due to a potential chemical contamination that could pose a serious health risk.
The issue is the presence of styrene, a substance that, according to Food Standards Australia, could lead to illness or injury if ingested.
A batch of Pinnacle Drinks products has been recalled due to chemical contamination. Credit: Food Standards Australia
‘Food products containing chemical contamination may cause illness or injury if consumed,’ the recall notice stated.
The batch implicated in this recall is identified by the number L3 236. No other batches of the gin have been reported as affected at this time.
Customers who have purchased a bottle from this batch are strongly advised not to consume the product. Instead, they should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Anyone worried about their health should consult a doctor for medical advice.
In similar news, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall notice over a popular vacuum cleaner sold by BIG W due to fire hazard fears.
The product in question is the rechargeable battery-operated handstick bagless vacuum, model number BW-595.
The ACCC said in its recall notice that the vacuum has components within the circuit board that may overheat and potentially catch fire if the incorrect charger is used with the device.
BIG W’s vacuum has ben recalled due to fire hazard fears. Credit: ACCC
It also said that the vacuum had already caused property damage at the time of the recall.
The vacuum cleaners affected by this recall were sold both online and in BIG W stores from 15 March 2022 to 11 October 2023.
If you've purchased a vacuum cleaner from BIG W during this period, it's essential to check the barcode number for the impacted batches, which should be 9357349361622.
All batch codes ending in /2021 and /2022 are included in the recall, along with a specific batch code ending in 010223.
Customers who have purchased the product part of the impacted batch should immediately stop using it and return it to BIG W for a refund.
You may also call BIG W on 1300 244 999 for information on how to proceed with the recall.
