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Protein bar recalled across country over allergy risk

A popular protein bar has been recalled after it was discovered to contain the wrong product, leaving those with allergies at risk.

The product, Inc's Shred Max in Raspberry Coconut Flavour, 60g, available at Chemist Warehouse stores around the country has been recalled after it was found the bar instead contained the brand's Shred Max Peanut Caramel Flavour.

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The mishap puts those with peanut allergies at considerable risk of an allergic reaction from consuming the product, which does not have peanuts declared on the label.

"The recall is due to incorrect packaging which has resulted in the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanut)," the NSW Government Food Authority said.

"The product packaging is for INC Shred Max Raspberry Coconut Flavour however the product inside is INC Shred Max Peanut Caramel Flavour."

People with peanut allergies are advised not to consume the protein bar.

Those who have purchased the product can return it for a full refund.

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Man alleged stabbed in Gold Coast public bathroom

A man has been stabbed in a public bathroom on the Gold Coast.

At around 5.40am on Monday morning, police allege another man followed the victim into a stall at a Burleigh Heads bathroom before stabbing him in the head from behind.

A council cleaner is believed to have entered the facility, attempting to pull the man from the 43-year-old before seeing the knife.

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After the altercation, the accused fled the scene.

The 31-year-old, was intercepted by police at 23rd Avenue on Palm Beach and arrested.

He has been charged with attempted murder.

"It is alleged the 31-year-old stabbed and slashed the 43-year-old man with a knife, before he was confronted by passers-by and ran from the scene," a police statement read.

"The men are not known to each other."

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The victim was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition with non-life threatening stab wounds.

Witnesses nearby described hearing a "blood curdling scream" from the bathroom as the assault unfolded.

They said the man had been carrying a surf board and had likely been surfing at the popular beach spot.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

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