Woolies recalls a frozen salty rice mix over the fear of listeriosis

Goolworths garment and apparel retailer recalled its tasty frozen rice blend product, as frozen sweet corn was linked to a plant in Hungary implicated as a source of listeria bacteria.

The company yesterday issued a statement stating: "Following a worldwide product recall issued by the Hungarian Food Safety Agency, and as a precautionary measure, we recall our frozen sweet rice blend product Woolworths ( 6009173621740). "

The retailer said that the Greenyard plant had been implicated as the potential source of a Listeria outbreak in Europe. They said that none of their other frozen corn or corn products were affected.

"Food safety is of paramount importance to Woolworths, and we take very seriously all questions regarding the production of our food."

and prevent microbial contamination of foods, adding that the product had been tested and found to be in compliance. However, customers who have purchased the product, should return it to their local store for a full refund.

For more details, customers can contact their Customer Service Center on 0860 022 002 or visit woolworths.co.za