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COPYRIGHT 2004 Australian Consumers' Association
Nowadays there are so many product recalls we may not be able to print all of them in CHOICE. For comprehensive recall information go to the Federal Treasury website: www.recalls.gov.au. If you don't have web access, call the Consumer Safety Unit on (02) 6263 2747.
Companies often rent 1800 numbers for a couple of months after a recall is announced. If the number given is no longer operating, phone the manufacturer or retailer direct.
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER: Merisant Australia has recalled Equal Spoonful, 40 g and 80 g glass jars, with best-before dates of Feb 2006 and Mar 2006. No other Equal products are affected.
The problem: Glass fragments have been found in some of the above batches.
What to do: Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, or call 1300 306 120 for further information.
NUTCRACKER: Woolworths has recalled Santa's Helper, 30 cm nutcracker, four assorted.
The problem: The product contains a species of borer that's not known to occur in Australia.
What to do: While there's no known threat to consumer health or safety, wrap the product in plastic and return it to your nearest Woolworths or Safeway store for a refund, or call 1800 638 434 for...
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