Meanwhile,South Australia police are investigating after a needle was discovered in a punnet of Mal’s Black Label strawberries bought on Saturday afternoon in Adelaide Hills.
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A fifth case of strawberry contamination has been discovered in NSW.AAP
It is understood this is the first case discovered so far in South Australia,with contaminated punnets now found in at least four states.
The discoveries come a day after police confirmed a case of contamination in Sydney's south,after a
In all cases,there were no injuries as a result of the contamination.
There have now been more than 10 cases of pins or needles found in strawberries reported nationally. It's feared that copycats might be behind the latest discoveries.
Contaminated strawberries have also been identified in NSW in Tweed Heads,Taree and Wingham. The remainder were found in Queensland and Victoria.
Health Minister Greg Hunt has ordered the national food safety watchdog to assess the state's handling of strawberry contamination.
"This is a very vicious crime and it's a general attack on the public,and it's also an attack on a specific industry,"he told reporters on Sunday.
. Woolworths has withdrawn Berry Licious,Berry Obsession,Donnybrook,Oasis and Love Berry branded strawberries.
"Coles will be working with growers and suppliers to offer support and will ensure that when supply recommences all strawberry punnets are fully inspected before they are sent to supermarkets,"said a Coles spokesperson.
The Queensland State Government,where all the strawberries have been grown,.
NSW Police are urging anyone who finds contaminated strawberries to take the punnet to their local police station immediately.
with Newcastle Herald,AAP