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.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is coordinating recalls of baby spinach products. Why is baby spinach being recalled in Australia? Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is coordinating recalls of baby spinach products due to potential contamination with unsafe plant material . FSANZ has reportedly been advised it is likely there is one source of the contamination and is working through the supply chain with relevant jurisdictions to ensure any other affected products are identified.
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.