What packet of chips does your hand gravitate towards when making the extremely difficult decision of selecting snacks at the supermarket?
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Smith’s are recalling a number of popular varieties due to contamination by plastic. Read below to see if you’ve purchased an affected batch.
Smith’s chips have been recalled in Australia
Food Standards Australia issued an alert warning consumers that the plastic pieces could cause injury or illness if consumed.
The identified packets include:
- Smith’s cheese and onion 45 gram and 170g packets, available at Woolworths, Coles and convenience stores in NSW and Qld.
- Smith’s original six pack and the 19g packets, available in the 20-pack Fun Mix sold in NSW, Qld, Vic, SA and WA.
The date markings to look for:
- Smith’s Cheese and Onion 45g & 170g — Best Before 17 SEP 23 (marked with DA), Time stamp between 20:28 – 22:28.
- Smith’s Original 6 pack and Smith’s Original 19g included in the 20 pack Fun Mix — Best Before 10 SEP 23.
Where to find the batch numbers on Smith’s chips
If you’ve recently purchased a packet, check the batch number on the top left corner of the foil packets. For the Fun Mix boxed 6-pack chips, you will find the batch number in the centre of the top of the box.
If your chips are from the affected batches, you should immediately stop consuming them. Contact Smith’s Snackfood Company on 1800 025 789 for a refund, or visit www.smiths.com.au
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