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Reported cases of illness from recalled ‘toxic’ spinach continue to climb
More than 200 people have now reported symptoms and suffered ‘toxic reactions’ after eating the salad staple.
Molly Magennis / Food / Updated 5 hours ago
The number of people needing treatment in the emergency department after eating contaminated spinach is climbing as more states and territories across the country report cases of people suffering “toxic reactions”.
As of Sunday night, at least 20 people in Victoria needed to attend the emergency department after consuming a batch of baby spinach that was found to be contaminated with an “unsafe plant material”.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: More than 120 people have fallen ill after eating spinach traced back to one farm.
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Those who experience unusual or severe symptoms should report to their nearest emergency department. For more information call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Reported symptoms after consuming the spinach can be severe and include:
- Delirium or confusion
- Hallucinations
- Dilated pupils
- Rapid heartbeat
- Flushed face
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth and skin
- Fever
Full list of recalled products:
- Costco Riviera Farms Baby Spinach 350g
- Costco Riviera Farms Baby Spinach 1kg
- ALDI Fresh Salad Co, Fresh and Fast Stir Fry
- Woolworths Chicken Cobb Salad
- Woolworths Chickpea Falafel Salad
- Coles Baby Spinach 60g
- Coles Lettuce Spinach 120g
- Coles Salad Family Baby Spinach 280g
- Coles Chef Blend Tender Leaf Blend 150g
- Coles Australian Salad Family Baby Leaf Blend 300g
- Coles Kitchen Green Goddess Salad 300g
- Coles Kitchen Roast Pumpkin Fetta & Walnut Salad 265g
- Coles Kitchen Chicken BLT Salad Bowl 240g
- Coles Kitchen Smokey Mexican Salad 280g
- Coles Kitchen Salads Green Goddess Salad 250g
- Coles Kitchens Egg And Spinach Pots 100g