X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parenting & Play by Friso
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-schooler
    • Kids
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • Money Parenting
    • Tips for Parents
    • Tips for Toddlers
    • Tips for Older Kids
    • The 5 Personas
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Australians told to cut their strawberries after needles were found in them

14 Sep, 2018
Australians told to cut their strawberries after needles were found in themAustralians told to cut their strawberries after needles were found in them

Cut your strawberries before giving them to your little ones.

Buying strawberries or any fruit, for that matter, may never be the same anymore for some Australians. Ever since sewing needles were found in several strawberries nationwide, they have been warned to cut strawberries before eating them.

Australian authorities have also advised the disposal of all strawberries purchased from Woolworths Group. In particular, those that bore the brand Berry Licious or Berry Obsession were deemed to be of concern. This advice was given nationwide after Australian police in the northeast received four complaints of needles found embedded in Donnybrook branded strawberries.

For Now, Cut Strawberries Before Consuming Them

Despite all three brands being recalled and withdrawn from sale, Aussies are advised to cut strawberries before consumption. And as an added measure, to check the fruit thoroughly before giving them to others to eat.

Queensland state government said in a statement recently that until otherwise advised, consumers should continue to cut them up before eating. Australian Strawberry industry development officer Jennifer Rowling hopes that the public will see this as an isolated incident. Strawberries are safe to eat, and it is a shame that this happened.

With a nett worth of more than A$130 million (US$93.61 million) each year, they are worried that the Australian strawberry industry might take a big hit.

From a Consumer's Standpoint

cut strawberries

However, from a consumer's point of view, there is still fear of the unknown. "What else could be found in the fruit?" one might ask. Isolated or not, as parents, we are bound to worry. It scares us even more because we're feeding it to our little ones. No parent would want to cause any harm to their own child.

From harmful pesticides to wax, and now needles. It is no wonder why consumers, especially parents would be extra careful. While consuming fruits covered in wax may not be healthy, it does not cause major harm. Pesticides and wax preserve fruits for longer, and they are surely not malicious acts. Unfortunately, we can't say the same for the needles.

What's more, if a needle is ingested unknowingly by our children or anyone, the internal damage to organs is so much worse.

So as an added precaution, on top of washing them thoroughly and removing the wax on fruits with warm water, pre-cut strawberries, and other fruit, in batches and label them. That way, even if children help themselves to the fruits in the fridge, you can be assured that what they are eating is safe.

 

Partner Stories
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort
What parents can learn from the Boston bombings
What parents can learn from the Boston bombings
The brainy bunch - 6 siblings begin college by age 12!
The brainy bunch - 6 siblings begin college by age 12!

Source: Channel NewsAsia

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Rosanna Chio

  • Home
  • /
  • News
  • /
  • Australians told to cut their strawberries after needles were found in them
Share:
  • Man finds metal shard found in Singapore strawberries

    Man finds metal shard found in Singapore strawberries

  • Escalator tragedy is a grim safety reminder for all parents

    Escalator tragedy is a grim safety reminder for all parents

  • "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

    "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

  • Why it's getting harder to keep baby safe in this world

    Why it's getting harder to keep baby safe in this world

app info
get app banner
  • Man finds metal shard found in Singapore strawberries

    Man finds metal shard found in Singapore strawberries

  • Escalator tragedy is a grim safety reminder for all parents

    Escalator tragedy is a grim safety reminder for all parents

  • "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

    "It was like a bad movie." Family of 5 Jumps Off From Their Apartment in Switzerland

  • Why it's getting harder to keep baby safe in this world

    Why it's getting harder to keep baby safe in this world

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and lifestyle updates.