Riviera Farms says Victorian health authorities confirmed nightshade had contaminated spinach, with neighbouring crops now being destroyed
“As per our original advice on 15 December, no other Riviera Farms produce have been impacted by this weed. As a precautionary measure, neighbouring crops of spinach are in the process of being destroyed.”people suffered symptoms, with many seeking medical treatment. The recall was initially focused in New South Wales.“thornapple is a vigorous growing plant that can poison people and animals”.
Eating the plant can cause: thirst, dilated pupils, high temperatures, weak or rapid pulse, incoherence or hallucinations, vomiting, breathing problems and convulsions, the DPI states. Touching the plant can cause dermatitis, nausea and headaches in some people. Riviera Farms said it was conducting its own audit of the farm and weed “which will inform our application to obtain recertification and recommence production”.
“By the time Riviera Farms baby spinach is re-introduced to market, it will be safest, most audited spinach supply in Australia,” the company said. “As a company that has been supplying quality produce without incident since the 1880s, we are confident we can quickly restore supply and thank our clients for their strong support.”
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