Barkly Smokehouse Lux Ham 1.9 kg Recall Over Listeria Contamination
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Barkly Smokehouse Pty Ltd is recalling its Lux Ham 1.9 kg due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which poses health risks to consumers in New South Wales and Victoria.
What this FSANZ food recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FSANZ on April 7, 2026 and geographically references New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Barkly Smokehouse Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of their Lux Ham 1.9 kg product due to microbial contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Barkly Smokehouse Pty Ltd - Lux Ham 1.9 kg, with a use by date of 6/05/2026. It has been available for sale in independent retailers, including IGA, in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria (VIC). No specific model numbers, UPCs, or quantities were provided.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not eat this product. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If concerned about health, seek medical advice.
Why This Matters
Listeria monocytogenes contamination can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, and may affect the general population as well.
Source
This recall information is from FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand). For more details, visit: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert/barkly-smokehouse-pty-ltd-lux-ham-19-kg
Original source: FSANZ Official Notice ↗
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