[URGENT] NSW & QLD Residents: Ham & Meat Product Recall (Listeria Alert)
Hello. We are bringing you urgent food recall news for residents in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD). Please check your fridge immediately.
'Gotzinger Smallgoods' is recalling several of its ham and beef products due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness. If you have purchased any of the affected products, do not consume them and return them immediately for a refund.
1. Affected Product Details
The recall applies to 1kg sliced products sold at retail outlets and butcher shops in NSW and QLD. Please check the product name and 'Use By' date carefully.
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Sliced Silverside 1kg
- Use By: All dates up to and including 20 December 2025 -
Sliced Roast Beef 1kg
- Use By: All dates up to and including 13 December 2025 -
4x4 Ham Sliced 1kg
- Use By: All dates up to and including 13 December 2025 -
Champagne Ham Sliced 1kg
- Use By: All dates up to and including 17 December 2025 -
Provincial Ham Sliced 1kg
- Use By: All dates up to and including 15 December 2025
2. Why is it dangerous? (About Listeria)
This recall is due to contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.
🔬 What is Listeria?
Unlike many other germs, Listeria is tough. It can survive and even grow in cool temperatures (0~10℃), such as in your refrigerator. This means even food that looks fresh and has been kept cold can still be dangerous if contaminated.
👉 Read more about Listeria at Food Standards Australia NZ (FSANZ)
While it may cause mild illness in healthy adults, it can be life-threatening for vulnerable groups:
- Pregnant women & unborn babies: Can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe illness in the newborn.
- Newborns & The Elderly: High risk due to weaker immune systems (sepsis, meningitis).
- Immunocompromised individuals: Can lead to severe systemic infection.
3. What should you do?
If you have purchased any of these products, please follow these steps:
- DO NOT EAT: Do not consume the product. Even cooking it may not make it safe if toxins have formed. Dispose of it or return it.
- Return for Refund: Return the product to the place of purchase (supermarket, butcher, etc.) for a full refund.
- Seek Medical Advice: If you have consumed the product and feel unwell (fever, muscle aches, nausea), seek medical attention immediately.
4. Contact Information
For further information, please contact Gotzinger Smallgoods or refer to the Food Standards website.
- 📞 Phone: 07 5549 3955
- 📧 Email: sales@gotzinger.com
- 🌐 Website: www.gotzinger.com
- 🚨 Recall Alert: Food Standards Australia
If you live in NSW or QLD, please check your fridge for Gotzinger 1kg ham or roast beef products right now.
Stay safe and please share this alert with your friends and family.
