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Disgruntled - Queensland Strawberry Growers Association suspects a disgruntled ex-employee is behind the sewing needles found inside strawberries that has sparked a recall across three states.

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Recalled - Two labels, Berry Licious and Berry Obsession are the affected lines being recalled.

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Be careful - While the contamination has only impacted two brands, Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young advised anyone who bought strawberries in Queensland, New South Wales or Victoria since early last week to get rid of them if they were worried and especially if they were not sure what brand they were.

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Police - Queensland Police suspect the needles were deliberately planted in the punnets “obviously to injure somebody” or with another possible motive.

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Call the authorities - Anyone who has found a needle in a strawberry is advised to call the police on 131 444, particularly if they still had the packaging.

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Product recalls of 2018 - Let's take a look at a bunch of other product recalls that have happened in 2018. 

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Breast pump - Medela breast pump company has sparked an urgent recall of some products "over fears exposed terminals could lead to electric shock".

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Self-extinguishing cigarettes -

Djarum Bali Hai Cigarettes were recalled because they did not comply with the Trade Practices Regulations 2008 and posed a serious fire hazard as they did not self-extinguish.

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Daiso products - A large selection of DAISO products during 2010-2018 was not correctly labelled, some not in English, and some were missing ingredients. This is a risk to those sensitive or allergic to particular ingredients.

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Lollies - Konjuc is permanently banned in Australia, yet these XI ZHI LANG Jelly lollies contain the forbidden ingredient, therefore they have been recalled.

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Pool fence -

Clark Rubber's Be Safe Portable Pool Fence was recalled as the latching device may be accessed and operated by children without supervision, posing a risk of drowning.

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Toy lighter - Tiko's toy lighters do not comply with 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 18 of 2011: Permanent ban on toy-like novelty cigarette lighters'.

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Bottle warmer -

Cherub Baby Car Bottle Warmer was recalled as the device may overheat causing burns.

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Ice Creams -

All Gary Gumball Ice Creams have been recalled due to potential glass fragments in the gumballs.

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Fake blood -

Discount Party Imports' fake blood and war paint did not have its ingredients labelled, users may have been exposed to ingredients that they were sensitive or allergic to.

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Chainsaw -

Victa Brand 80V and 82V Cordless Electric Chainsaws have been recalled due to a defect that didn't allow the machine to stop, and may cause injury if it came into contact with the body.

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Tiffany mug - A crystal Tiffany and Co. mug has been recalled as it may crack and break when used with or exposed to hot liquids, risking burns and/or laceration injury to the user.

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Brakes - Mercedez-Benz 'GLE','GLS', and 'GL' Class cars have been recalled as the rear axle brake may not function as intended, increasing the risk of an accident.

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Foundation - Certain Modere Liquid Foundations have been recalled due to bacterial contamination that could cause infection and vomiting.

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Bunk beds - Numerous companies have had recalls of bunk beds due to the size of gaps in the headboard that could lead to risk of entrapment to children.

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Magnetic balls -

Magic Magnetic DIY Balls have small, high-powered magnets that have a high risk of choking, or internal injuries and even death if ingested.

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Slime - For the same reason (containing small, high-powered magnets) the Thames and Kosmos Ooze Labs Magnetic Slime was recalled.

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White mould cheeses - There is a chance of a microbial contamination of Listeria in a selection of cheeses by Washed Rind.

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Ski binding - Numerous models of Marker Kingpin Touring Ski Binding is at risk of breakage in the pin in the toe part while in use.

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Inflating life-jacket -

This Yamaha product was recalled due to some life-jackets being supplied without the CO₂ inflation cylinder, therefore rendering the inflatable emergency PFD unusable.

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Wine - Wine is all about the label, but Jimmy Brings did not include all of their required labelling stating it may contain sulphite, milk or egg, and was therefore recalled.

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IKEA bicycle - The SLADDA bicycle was recalled due to a defect in the bike chain, where the drive belt may snap suddenly while in use and increase the risk of an accident.

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Mounted fireplace - A selection of wall-mounted ethanol fireplaces were missing labels warning consumers of the dangers of filling an alcohol-fuelled device when lit and could cause severe burning.

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Reusable coffee cup -

Some of Biopak's ByoCup Reusable Coffee Cups detach at the bottom, leading to the risk of burning from hot liquids.

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Water balloon launcher -

Plug Aqua Ballistics Water Balloon Launcher sounds like fun, but can actually be dangerous. If balloons are launched at people, animals or property, it could cause serious injury or damage.

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Regulators -

Hollis & Oceanic First Stage Regulator has been recalled due to defects that can lead to significantly restricted airflow at low tank pressures, leading to a risk of drowning.

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Mince Tart -

Le Rose Nominees's Fruit Mince Tarts contain tree nuts, specifically pistachios, almonds, macadamias, cashews, walnuts and hazelnuts, however, it is was not labelled and could have lead to sensitive or allergic reactions.

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Treadmill -

Innovations Direct's Treadmill did not have the appropriate labelling stating children should not use the machine as it could lead to severe friction burns.

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Children's instruments - Drums for Schools Ltd's Musical Baby Bonding Kit had to be recalled due to the potential choking hazard it may have on young children.

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Coconut Chocolate Butter -

Loving Earth's Coconut Chocolate Butter did not state it contained tree nuts when it should have.

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