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FSANZ Recalls Yumbah Greenlip Abalone Over Brevetoxin Contamination
A recent Australian food recall warns NSW consumers not to eat a 1 kg pack of Yumbah Australian Greenlip Abalone because of possible brevetoxin contamination.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a consumer recall for Yumbah Australian Greenlip Abalone 1 kg after the product was found to contain a food safety hazard linked to brevetoxin contamination. The notice was published on 24 July 2026 and applies to product sold through independent retailers in New South Wales.
For shoppers, the message is simple: this is a do-not-eat recall. The affected product should not be cooked, served or sampled as a way of checking whether it is safe. FSANZ says consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone concerned about their health after eating it should seek medical advice.
What product is affected?
The recall concerns Yumbah Australian Greenlip Abalone sold in a 1 kg pack. FSANZ lists the best-before date as 12/05/2027, or 12 May 2027, and says the product was available from independent retailers in NSW. The company named in the notice is Yumbah Aquaculture Ltd.
The regulator describes the problem as brevetoxin contamination. Its food safety hazard statement says that food products containing brevetoxin may cause illness if consumed. The notice does not identify a cooking method that would make the affected product safe, so consumers should follow the recall instruction rather than try to salvage the pack at home.
What NSW consumers should do
- Check the freezer or seafood storage area for Yumbah Australian Greenlip Abalone in a 1 kg pack.
- Compare the product with the best-before date listed by FSANZ: 12/05/2027.
- If the product matches the recall details, do not eat it or serve it to anyone else.
- Keep the product separate from other food and return it to the retailer for a full refund.
- If returning it is not immediately possible, follow the retailer’s instructions for safe handling and disposal.
- Contact Yumbah Aquaculture Ltd if further product information is needed.
Consumers should avoid relying on appearance, smell or a small taste. A food can look normal and still be covered by a recall. The safest response is to use the product name, pack size and date marking together, then act on the official notice. FSANZ’s recall page is the reference point for the affected product and the regulator’s instructions.
Why the date marking matters
Food recalls are usually narrower than a whole brand or product category. In this case, FSANZ identifies a particular Yumbah Australian Greenlip Abalone product and a specific best-before date. That means shoppers should check the details carefully instead of assuming that every Yumbah seafood product, every abalone pack or every shellfish product is affected.
Yumbah’s own official abalone information describes the company’s abalone range and provides background on the seafood featured in the recall. That information is useful for identifying the product category, but it does not replace the FSANZ recall notice. The regulator’s listing should take priority when deciding whether a pack must be returned.
Do not confuse a recall with a cooking question
Greenlip abalone is a seafood ingredient that may normally be prepared in different ways, but this announcement is not a recipe update or a warning about undercooking. It is a product-specific food safety recall. The practical decision is therefore not whether to steam, fry or grill the abalone; it is whether the pack matches the recalled details. If it does, it should not be eaten.
After handling the product, wash your hands and clean any surface that may have come into contact with leaking seafood or packaging. Keep the recalled pack away from ready-to-eat food while arranging its return. If someone has consumed the product and is worried about symptoms, FSANZ advises seeking medical advice.
The recall is a reminder to keep seafood packaging and date markings visible in the freezer, especially when products are transferred from shopping bags or outer cartons. Checking the product name, pack size and date against an official regulator notice takes only a moment and can prevent a recalled food from being served accidentally.
