AVOCA recalls AVOCA curry products because of undeclared crustaceans
- Affected
- Avoca Thai Green Chicken Curry; Avoca Thai Green Sweet Potato and Snap Pea Curry; Avoca Thai Red Chicken Curry; Avoca Spiced Black Bean, Kale and Squash Laksa
- The problem
- Crustaceans
- Allergen
- Crustaceans – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above products and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat them. Instead return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Avoca Thai Green Chicken Curry
- Pack size: 580g 1450g
- Use by All use by dates, up to and including 15 July 2021
Avoca Thai Green Sweet Potato and Snap Pea Curry
- Pack size: 580g 1500g
- Use by All use by dates, up to and including 15 July 2021
Avoca Thai Red Chicken Curry
- Pack size: 590g 1600g
- Use by All use by dates, up to and including 15 July 2021
Avoca Spiced Black Bean, Kale and Squash Laksa
- Pack size: 590g 1600g
- Use by All use by dates, up to and including 15 July 2021
Risk
Crustaceans
This product contains crustaceans making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
Action taken by the company
Avoca is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above products and have an allergy to crustaceans, do not eat them. Instead return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
Avoca is recalling a number of Avoca curry products because they contain crustaceans which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 8 July 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.