Canberrans are urged to check any hotdogs bought from Aldi that might be contaminated with Listeria.
ACT Health Protection Service director John Woollard said shoppers needed to check their freezers for any Strassburg and Skinless hotdogs.
Tibaldi Australasia Pty Ltd in association with Aldi supermarkets is recalling Aldi Berg Strassburg and Aldi Berg Skinless Hotdogs from stores in the ACT, as well as Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria after the products were found to be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
Mr Woollard said the items should not be eaten.
“Listeria can cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly and people with poor immune function,” he said.
“Any contaminated smallgoods should not be consumed, and may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
“Anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice immediately.”
Specifically, shoppers should throw away any Berg Strassburg 500 grams in vacuum packs containing use-by dates up to and including February 8, 2015 and Berg Skinless Hotdogs 375 grams per six in vacuum packs with use-by dates up to and including January 16.
For more information, phone the Health Protection Service on 6205 1700 or visit the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website