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Woolworths has issued an urgent recall for Grinny Pea Puffs Chicken Flavour due to potential glass contamination, affecting approximately 8,000 products sold across Australia.
Recall Details
The specific product being recalled is:
- Product: Grinny Pea Puffs Chicken Flavour 18g x 6 pack
- Use-by date: August 23, 2025
- Manufacturer: Termnature Industry Co Ltd
- Retailers: Available at Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores nationally, including online
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has classified this as a food safety hazard, warning that “food products containing glass may cause illness/injury if consumed.”
Consumer Advice
Woolworths has advised customers to:
- Check the use-by date of their product
- Not consume affected products
- Return items to any Woolworths Supermarket or Metro store for a full refund
- No proof of purchase is required
A Woolworths spokesperson stated: “Woolworths encourages customers to check the use by date and batch number of their Grinny Pea Puffs Chicken Flavour and only respond to the recall if it is one of the specific packets.”
The spokesperson added, “Woolworths takes product safety seriously and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this recall.”
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Limited Scope
The company has clarified that no other products or batches are affected by this recall. The contamination issue appears limited to this specific product line with the August 23, 2025 use-by date.
Customer Support
Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Woolworths through:
- Toll-free customer service: 1800 000 610
- Chat via Woolworths website: woolworths.com.au
- Through the Woolworths app
For additional information about the recall, customers are directed to visit the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website.
The recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety, highlighting the retail sector’s standard handling procedure for potential product contamination issues.
