Ministry of Primary Industries
06 October 2025, 5:48 PM
Several food recalls have been announced over the last two weeks, with a range of popular products being withdrawn from sale due to possible contamination with foreign matter.
6 October 2025 – Smartfoods Limited
Smartfoods Limited is recalling specific batches of:
These products may contain small metal pieces.
3 October 2025 – Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has issued two recalls:
3 October 2025 – Scalzo Food Industries
Scalzo Food Industries is recalling a specific batch of FreshLife brand Chopped Peanuts, also due to possible small metal contamination.
Consumer advice
Customers are urged to check the date markings on any affected products. Affected items should not be consumed. While no injuries have been reported, anyone who has eaten any of these products and has health concerns should seek medical advice.
Retailers are required to display point-of-sale notices for one month to inform customers of the recalls.
For more details, including batch numbers and recall notices, visit the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) food recall page for more information.