In a health advisory issued today by Dr Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer, Victoria, a national recall of eggs produced by Bridgewater Poultry is underway following the detection of Salmonella Enteritidis on the farm.
Officials say there are five Victorian residents identified with Salmonella associated with this recall.
These eggs have been sold under different brands through Coles, Woolworths and a variety of independent stores nationally.
The following products are being recalled:
Woolworths 12 Cage Free Eggs 700g barcode 9300633636982
Victorian Fresh Barn Laid Eggs 600g
Victorian Fresh Barn Laid Eggs 700g
Victorian Fresh Barn Laid Eggs 800g
Loddon Valley Barn Laid 600g (This product in VIC and SA only).
Best Before BB 20 MAR 19, 23 MAR 19, 27 MAR 19, 30 MAR 19, 3 APR 19, 6 APR 19, 10 APR 19, 14 APR 19, 17 APR 19, 20 APR 19, 24 APR 19, 27 APR 19, 29 APR19
Consumers should check if eggs they have purchased are affected by this recall. Consumers who have purchased these eggs should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them in the rubbish bin. DO NOT dispose of these eggs in a compost bin.
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