A popular low-carb snack sold at Coles supermarkets across Australia has been urgently recalled after pieces of plastic were discovered inside the product.
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall affects two flavours from the Tom and Luke's Low Carb Snackaballs range: raspberry and hazelnut. Manufacturer Smartfoods Limited has initiated the removal of these items from both physical and online Coles shelves.
Consumers are urged to check the best-before dates on their 112g packets. The impacted hazelnut flavour packets carry the dates '3 SEP 2026' and '11 SEP 2026'. The raspberry flavour packets are marked with the dates '11 SEP 2026', '15 SEP 2026', and '16 OCT 2026'.
Official Health Warning Issued
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued a formal alert, stating that the contamination poses a genuine risk. 'Food products containing plastic may cause illness or injury if consumed,' the authority warned. Their directive is clear: 'Consumers should not eat this product.'
Shoppers who have purchased the affected snacks are advised to return them to any Coles store for a full refund, with no receipt required. Anyone who may have consumed the product and has health concerns is being told to seek medical advice promptly.
What This Means for Shoppers
This incident highlights the critical importance of robust food safety protocols within the supply chain. For consumers, it serves as a reminder to pay close attention to official recall notices, which are issued to protect public health.
The swift action by Smartfoods Limited and Coles to pull the products from sale is a standard procedure designed to minimise risk. Customers who have bought these specific Snackaballs should dispose of them or return them immediately and avoid consumption.
