Potentially Explosive Tinned Tomatoes Recalled

           

A batch of tinned tomatoes has been recalled and pulled from supermarket shelves over fears that a packaging fault has increased the pressure in cans which could explode when opened.

Customers have been warned "there is a risk of injury" when opening the tins.

Australian manufacturer SPC Ardmona posted on Twitter: "We've taken a precautionary decision to recall Ardmona Whole Peeled Tomatoes 400g."

It said there was a "potential issue with the packaging integrity of a specific batch causing increased pressure in the can".

It has advised customers to dispose of the product and contact the company for a full refund.

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We've taken a precautionary decision to recall Ardmona Whole Peeled Tomatoes 400g. More details below:

3:47 AM - 13 May 2016

 
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"We apologise for any inconvenience," it added.

The defective batch includes tins with the product code TOM W/P 428580 007CM - which can be found at the base of the can.

The Australian-grown tinned tomatoes are sold in Coles, Woolworths and independent stores across the country.