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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Fast food worker seen in 'disappointing' cleaning act in front of customers: 'Significant risk'
Guzman y Gomez is investigating after a worker was filmed standing on top of a hot plate used for cooking food while cleaning this week. Footage of the incident was captured by a stunned customer at the Brunswick restaurant in Melbourne, throwing the health and safety standards of the nationwide fast-food chain into question. In a short, 18-second video the worker is wearing shoes and appears to be standing on a hot plate while wiping the extractor fan vents above the grill. Food is bubbling away on the stove a short distance away from where he stands while his colleagues work around him in the kitchen. The customer who captured the footage called the situation "disappointing" and questioned the store's health and safety standards online. "Is that how you maintain the hygiene of the food?" he asked. A food safety expert told Yahoo News the scene poses "significant risk" for both the worker and for overall food safety — with the chain, affectionately known as GYG, telling Yahoo News it is investigating and it takes the matter "seriously". There was a mixed response to the footage from Aussies, with some saying it wasn't too bad since the hot plate could later be cleaned. Someone who claimed to be a Guzman y Gomez (GYG) worker commented saying this behaviour was "standard" practice. However, many others admitted they were appalled the worker would choose to do this, never mind so openly. "I can't believe my eyes, I go here all the time," one person wrote, while another admitted, "I'm never ordering from them again". 👩🦳 Uber scam warning after driver's 'scary' request to Aussie woman 🐴 UberEats worker banned for delivering food on horseback 👀 UberEats 'delivery hero' scores $6 for simple act Yahoo News reached out to GyG and a spokesperson confirmed they are aware of the incident, saying "that does not align with GyG's commitment to food safety and the safety of our crew and guests". "The video that has been shared shows actions that are not in line with GYG's procedures or standards that our crew are trained on," the spokesperson said. "We take this matter seriously and are currently investigating the situation to ensure it is addressed appropriately. "We appreciate the understanding of our guests and remain committed to delivering an outstanding experience." Edward McCartney from Food Safety Plus viewed the footage and told Yahoo News this type of behaviour "poses a significant risk" for both the worker and for overall food safety. "Using cooktops in this manner increases the chance of slips, burns, or equipment damage. It also introduces the potential for contamination of food contact surfaces, which is unacceptable," he explained. "Employers have a duty of care to ensure their staff are trained and equipped to carry out cleaning tasks safely." He urged GyG to "regularly review their workplace safety protocols and food safety programs to prevent unsafe practices" like the one in the video. Last year McDonald's came under fire when a tradie was spotted standing on a counter at Queensland's Booval restaurant while wearing their working boots near the deep fryer. Weeks earlier, a manager was spotted in the restaurant drying a mop head under the same deep fryer where fries had been boxed up ready to be served to customers. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Worker at popular food chain seen in 'disappointing' act in front of customers: 'Significant risk'
Guzman y Gomez is investigating after a worker was filmed standing on top of a hot plate used for cooking food while cleaning this week. Footage of the incident was captured by a stunned customer at the Brunswick restaurant in Melbourne, throwing the health and safety standards of the nationwide fast-food chain into question. In a short, 18-second video the worker is wearing shoes and appears to be standing on a hot plate while wiping the extractor fan vents above the grill. Food is bubbling away on the stove a short distance away from where he stands while his colleagues work around him in the kitchen. The customer who captured the footage called the situation "disappointing" and questioned the store's health and safety standards online. "Is that how you maintain the hygiene of the food?" he asked. A food safety expert told Yahoo News the scene poses "significant risk" for both the worker and for overall food safety — with the chain, affectionately known as GYG, telling Yahoo News it is investigating and it takes the matter "seriously". There was a mixed response to the footage from Aussies, with some saying it wasn't too bad since the hot plate could later be cleaned. Someone who claimed to be a Guzman y Gomez (GYG) worker commented saying this behaviour was "standard" practice. However, many others admitted they were appalled the worker would choose to do this, never mind so openly. "I can't believe my eyes, I go here all the time," one person wrote, while another admitted, "I'm never ordering from them again". 👩🦳 Uber scam warning after driver's 'scary' request to Aussie woman 🐴 UberEats worker banned for delivering food on horseback 👀 UberEats 'delivery hero' scores $6 for simple act Yahoo News reached out to GyG and a spokesperson confirmed they are aware of the incident, saying "that does not align with GyG's commitment to food safety and the safety of our crew and guests". "The video that has been shared shows actions that are not in line with GYG's procedures or standards that our crew are trained on," the spokesperson said. "We take this matter seriously and are currently investigating the situation to ensure it is addressed appropriately. "We appreciate the understanding of our guests and remain committed to delivering an outstanding experience." Edward McCartney from Food Safety Plus viewed the footage and told Yahoo News this type of behaviour "poses a significant risk" for both the worker and for overall food safety. "Using cooktops in this manner increases the chance of slips, burns, or equipment damage. It also introduces the potential for contamination of food contact surfaces, which is unacceptable," he explained. "Employers have a duty of care to ensure their staff are trained and equipped to carry out cleaning tasks safely." He urged GyG to "regularly review their workplace safety protocols and food safety programs to prevent unsafe practices" like the one in the video. Last year McDonald's came under fire when a tradie was spotted standing on a counter at Queensland's Booval restaurant while wearing their working boots near the deep fryer. Weeks earlier, a manager was spotted in the restaurant drying a mop head under the same deep fryer where fries had been boxed up ready to be served to customers. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Coles joins Woolworths and Aldi in major salad recall amid contamination fears
Coles has joined Woolworths and Aldi in pulling salad products from the shelves amid concerns customers who consume them could become unwell. Several different fresh-cut salad products, which were available for sale in all three supermarkets, have been recalled due to the potential of microbiological contamination. The warning now extends to stores in northern New South Wales and several more products. The feared contamination, E. coli-STEC can cause diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, which can last for up to 10 days. "Consumers should not eat this product," Food Standards Australia New Zealand said. Shoppers who purchased the product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. The recall affects Woolworths fresh-cut salad available for sale online and in-store at Woolworths Supermarkets and Woolworths Metro in QLD and Northern NSW. Affected stores include Tweed City, Tweed Heads, Ballina Fair, Ballina River Street, Byron Bay, Cabarita, Casino, Goonellabah, Kingscliff, Lennox Head, Lismore Central, Lismore Square and Mullumbimby. Woolworths Mixed Leaf 120g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Kit with Teriyaki Sauce 400g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 & 27 MAR 25 Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Mix Rainbow Vegetables 400g - Use By: 26 MAR 25 & 27 MAR 25 Woolworths Kale & Spinach 300g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 120g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 60g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach 60g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 & 27 MAR 25 Woolworths Honey Mustard Salad Kit 285g – Use By: 26 MAR 25 & 27 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach 280g – Use By: 30 MAR 25 & 31 MAR 25 The Woolworths warning comes after Aldi customers were warned yesterday several different Fresh Salad Co bagged salad items were recalled as they may contain the same contamination. The products have been available for sale in ALDI Stores in Queensland and some stores in Northern NSW (Tweed Heads South, Ballina, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Casino, Toormina, Armidale, Byron Bay, Goonellabah, Tweed Mall, Moonee Beach). The products include: Baby Spinach, 120g - Use by 28 MAR, 29 MAR Baby Spinach, 280g – Use by 28 MAR, 30 MAR, 31 MAR Fresh & Fast Stir Fry -Use By 27 MAR Baby Spinach & Rocket – Use by 27 MAR Salad Leaf Mix, 120g – Use by 29 MAR Salad Leaf Mix, 300g – Use by 27 MAR Edward McCartney of Food Safety Plus tells Yahoo Lifestyle that STEC, a type of E. coli, "can produce severe illness in children, the elderly and those with a compromised immune system. Some people can develop liver failure and other conditions which require hospitalisation." He adds, "infected people can spread the illness for up to three weeks. "It's a nasty bacteria." On Thursday afternoon, Coles also announced it was pulling similar products from its shelves as well. The products have been available for sale in Coles Supermarkets and Coles Local stores and through Coles Online in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. They include: Coles Spinach 60g - Use by 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025 Coles Spinach 280g - Use by 27/03/2025 and 28/03/2025 Coles Family Mix Stir Fry 400g - Use by 27/03/2025 Coles Spinach and Kale 300g - Use by 27/03/2025 Coles Spinach and Rocket 120g - Use by 28/03/2025 Coles Beetslaw 320g - Use by 27/03/2025 Coles Online customers can receive a refund or credit by contacting Coles Online Customer Care on 1800 455 400. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Major update as Woolworths and Aldi pull more salad products amid contamination fears
More salad products have been pulled from the shelves of Woolworths and Aldi amid concerns customers who consume them could become unwell. Several different fresh-cut salad products, which were available for sale in Woolworths supermarkets and Metro stores in Queensland, have been recalled due to the potential of microbiological contamination. The warning now extends to stores in northern New South Wales and several more products. The feared contamination, E. coli-STEC can cause diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, which can last for up to 10 days. "Consumers should not eat this product," Food Standards Australia New Zealand said. Shoppers who purchased the product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. The recall affects Woolworths fresh-cut salad available for sale online and in-store at Woolworths Supermarkets and Woolworths Metro in QLD and Northern NSW. Affected stores include Tweed City, Tweed Heads, Ballina Fair, Ballina River Street, Byron Bay, Cabarita, Casino, Goonellabah, Kingscliff, Lennox Head, Lismore Central, Lismore Square and Mullumbimby. Woolworths Mixed Leaf 120g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Kit with Teriyaki Sauce 400g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 & 27 MAR 25 Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Mix Rainbow Vegetables 400g - Use By: 26 MAR 25 & 27 MAR 25 Woolworths Kale & Spinach 300g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 120g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 60g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach 60g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 & 27 MAR 25 Woolworths Honey Mustard Salad Kit 285g – Use By: 26 MAR 25 & 27 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach 280g – Use By: 30 MAR 25 & 31 MAR 25 The Woolworths warning comes after Aldi customers were warned yesterday several different Fresh Salad Co bagged salad items were recalled as they may contain the same contamination. The products have been available for sale in ALDI Stores in Queensland and some stores in Northern NSW (Tweed Heads South, Ballina, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Casino, Toormina, Armidale, Byron Bay, Goonellabah, Tweed Mall, Moonee Beach). The products include: Baby Spinach, 120g - Use by 28 MAR, 29 MAR Baby Spinach, 280g – Use by 28 MAR, 30 MAR, 31 MAR Fresh & Fast Stir Fry -Use By 27 MAR Baby Spinach & Rocket – Use by 27 MAR Salad Leaf Mix, 120g – Use by 29 MAR Salad Leaf Mix, 300g – Use by 27 MAR Edward McCartney of Food Safety Plus tells Yahoo Lifestyle that STEC, a type of E. coli, "can produce severe illness in children, the elderly and those with a compromised immune system. Some people can develop liver failure and other conditions which require hospitalisation." He adds, "infected people can spread the illness for up to three weeks. "It's a nasty bacteria." Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woolworths and Aldi pull salad products from shelves amid contamination fears
A popular range of salad products have been pulled from the shelves of Woolworths and Aldi amid concerns customers who consume them could become unwell. Seven different fresh-cut salad products, which were available for sale in Woolworths supermarkets and Metro stores in Queensland, have now been recalled due to the potential of microbiological contamination. The feared contamination, E. coli-STEC can cause diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, which can last for up to 10 days. "Consumers should not eat this product," Food Standards Australia New Zealand said. Shoppers who purchased the product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. The recall affects Woolworths fresh-cut salad products. They include: Woolworths Mixed Leaf 120g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Kit with Teriyaki Sauce 400g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Cook Stir Fry Mix Rainbow Vegetables 400g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Kale & Spinach 300g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 120g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach and Rocket 60g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 Woolworths Spinach 60g- Use By: 26 MAR 25 The Woolworths warning comes after Aldi customers were warned yesterday several different Fresh Salad Co bagged salad items were recalled as they may contain the same contamination. The products have been available for sale in ALDI Stores in Qneensland and some stores in Northern NSW (Tweed Heads South, Ballina, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Casino, Toormina, Armidale, Byron Bay, Goonellabah, Tweed Mall, Moonee Beach). The products include: Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach 120g: Use By 28 MAR Fresh Salad Co Fresh & Fast Stir Fry 400g: Use By 27 MAR Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach & Rocket 120g: Use By 27 MAR Fresh Salad Co Baby Spinach 280g: Use By 30 MAR Edward McCartney of Food Safety Plus tells Yahoo Lifestyle that STEC, a type of E. coli, "can produce severe illness in children, the elderly and those with a compromised immune system. Some people can develop liver failure and other conditions which require hospitalisation." He adds, "infected people can spread the illness for up to three weeks. "It's a nasty bacteria." Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
