The Victorian farm that supplied the baby spinach that left scores of Australians hallucinating previously faced court claims it had poor weed control, it has been revealed.
A toxic weed has been identified as the culprit for the mass hallucinations and other symptoms of poisoning suffered by over 200 people who contaminated baby spinach.products.
The NSW health department reported on Monday afternoon that 164 people have been affected after eating contaminated spinach, with a similar story in some other states.
A child has spent the night in hospital after eating a batch of toxic baby spinach that has left more than 100 people suffering hallucinations, rapid heartbeats and delirium.
Coles has recalled several own-brand spinach products with use-by dates between December 17 and 22 from stores in most Australian states after similar recalls in Costco, Aldi and Woolworths.