Qld: Public warned after metal objects found in meat products

AAP General News (Australia)
04-05-2008
Qld: Public warned after metal objects found in meat products

Consumers have been warned to take care after the discovery of metal objects in meat
products bought at four supermarket stores across Queensland .. New South Wales and Western
Australia.

In each case .. a piece of metal up to six centimetres in length was found in uncooked
pre-packaged meat and frozen products purchased at Coles .. Woolworths and Bi-Lo stores.

Officials say no-one has been injured as the metal object were detected in each case
before the meat was eaten.

No threats or demands have been received .. but Queensland Police are concerned more
retail outlets may be at risk.

Police believe the four incidents are linked .. but refuses to identify the metal products
concerned .. or what kind of meat products are involved for fear of copycat activities.

AAP RTV nt/wz

KEYWORD: MEAT (BRISBANE)

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