Controversial chef Pete Evans' popular Jamaican sauce is urgently recalled over fears it could cause allergic reactions after bottles of a different sauce were wrongly labelled
Pete Evans' Jamaican Simmer Sauce has been urgently recalled over fears it could trigger a fatal allergic reaction
Controversial chef Pete Evans' popular Jamaican simmer sauce has been urgently recalled over fears it could trigger a fatal allergic reaction.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand released a warning on Tuesday night after the jars, which contain Thai Green Curry, were labelled incorrectly resulting in an undeclared allergen.
'Ozganics Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Pete Evans Healthy Everyday Jamaican Simmer Sauce 330g due to incorrect packaging,' the warning reads.
'The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, Qld and SA, health food stores in NSW, QLD and VIC, pharmacies in NSW and QLD and from online food retailers in Australia.
'Any consumers who have a fish allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.'
Fish allergy affects one per cent of the population and occurs mostly in teenagers and adults, according to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy.
'Many allergic reactions to seafood are mild and cause hives , tingling of the throat and mouth, swelling and/or gut reactions (vomiting, diarrhoea),' the society’s website reads.
Pete Evans (pictured with his wife) has copped criticism over his controversial views on medicine, diets, and health
Evans has blamed coronavirus on 5G cell towers, claiming the virus is a hoax to benefit certain industries, and actively encouraging his followers to not wear masks
Food Standards Australia said 'any consumers who have a fish allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed'. Pictured is Evans in a Trump 2020 cap
'The most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties or collapse, caused by a drop in blood pressure , either of which can be life threatening. This is known as anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction.'
Evans, an anti-vaxxer and COVID-19 denier, has copped criticism over his controversial views on diets, health, and medicine which he spruiks via his social media accounts.
The 47-year-old's harmful opinions have ranged from blaming coronavirus on 5G cell towers, claiming the virus is a hoax to benefit certain industries, and actively encouraging his followers to not wear masks.
In April, the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued Evans with two infringement notices totalling $25,200 after he claimed a 'Bio Charger' device could be used to cure coronavirus.
In 2017, he produced a paleo documentary film on Netflix, The Magic Pill, which claimed people suffering from illnesses like cancer, diabetes and autism can reduce their symptoms and cut down on prescription medicine by changing their diet for five weeks.
The same year, the Australian Medical Association called on the cook to stop sharing his own health advice, including that sunscreen is toxic and dairy strips calcium from bones, over fears it was endangering live.
