Woolworths has issued a recall notice for its Summer Berry Mince Pies in New Zealand due to potential fine metal contamination.
The recall was initiated after two customers reported finding small wires in the product, which has been traced back to a manufacturing issue.
In a statement, the New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) deputy director-general, Vincent Arbuckle, confirmed that the recall is limited to two batches of mince pies sold in Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue, and FreshChoice stores nationwide.
“The concern with this product is that some fine wire may have got into these mince pies due to a manufacturing problem,” said Arbuckle. “Two consumer complaints have been received, but fortunately, no injuries have occurred.”
The affected batches are Summer Berry Mince Pies 360g with a best-before date of June 12, 2024 and Summer Berry Mince Pies 360g with a best-before date of June 13, 2024.
The company has urged customers to check the best-before date before consuming the product. A recall has been implemented as a precaution, as the batches under recall have already been removed from store shelves and have not been exported.
Customers who have purchased any of these mince pies are advised not to consume them and can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Woolworths has apologised for the inconvenience caused to its customers and assured them that it is working closely with the NZFS to investigate and resolve the matter.
