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Devondale and Woolworths butter range recalled due to bacterial contamination

Eight varieties of Australian-made butter have been recalled. (Supplied: Food Standards Australia and New Zealand)

Six varieties of Australian-made Devondale Butter have been recalled as well as two Woolworths butter brands due to potential bacterial contamination.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand said the butter products might contain microbial contamination that could cause illness.

Saputo Dairy Australia said the salted and unsalted butter products had been sold nationally at Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, Costco and independent supermarkets.

They have a range of best before dates up until June 24, 2022.

People who have the butter products in their refrigerators at home are advised not to eat the products and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

  • Devondale Salted Butter 250g – Best before: May 18, 22; June 4, 2022
  • Devondale Salted Butter 500g – Best before: April 30, 2022; May 1, 2022; June 24, 2022
  • Devondale Unsalted Butter 500g – Best before: April 30, 2022
  • Devondale Salted Butter 3 x 500g – Best before: May 1, 2022
  • Devondale Spreadable Dairy Soft Original 500g – Best before: January 6, 2022; April 6, 2022; May 11, 12 and 26, 2022
  • Devondale Spreadable Dairy Soft Salt Reduced 500g – Best before: May 10, 2022
  • Woolworths Australian Butter Salted 250g – Best before: October 16, 2021; April 21, 2022; May 12 and 13, 2022
  • Woolworths Australian Butter Unsalted 250g – Best before: October 16, 2021; May 11 and 12, 2022

For further information, people can contact Saputo on 1800 032 479.

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