The NSW Food Authority has warned consumers to be aware of a supply of hens’ eggs that may be contaminated with the harmful bacteria Salmonella Enteritidis.
The Authority urged people to check their kitchens for any eggs that were marked with the identifying stamp AF58-099-035 through to AF58-099-065 because they may be contaminated.
It said the stamp could be found on the shell of individual eggs, not on the carton.
The Authority issued the recall on Friday, 22 March advising consumers not to eat the eggs and to dispose of them in the garbage.
It said all other eggs were safe to eat, provided people exercised the usual caution required for eating eggs such as washing their hands and avoiding raw egg products, particularly if the consumer is from a vulnerable group such as those with low immunity, under two or over 70 years of age, or pregnant.
It said salmonellosis symptoms included fever, headache, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Symptoms usually start around six to 72 hours after the contaminated food is eaten and last for four to seven days but can continue for much longer.
