Double Bay Woman Marks Herself 'Safe' On FB After Eating Strawberry Without Needle

As Australia's strawberry needle contamination scare widens, a Sydney woman has today consumed a strawberry and come off completely unscathed.

Tina Jenkins marked herself as 'safe' on Facebook immediately after eating the strawberry as part of her breakfast this morning.

"At one stage I did feel something hard within the strawberry, but it turned out to just be a seed," she says. "I just want all my family and friends to know that I'm ok."

The Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has ordered an investigation after a number of sewing needles were found in strawberries around the country.

"It is a big concern," admits Tina Jenkins. "But I'm not going to stop eating strawberries. My nutritionist says they are packed with vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants."

The 27 year old is warning all consumers to exercise considerable care when eating strawberries.

"Always puncture the fruit with a knife to make sure it's clear," she told Double Bay Today. "Then be sure to mark yourself 'safe' on Facebook to let everyone know you're OK."