Smartfoods Limited has announced a nationwide recall of select batches of Tom & Luke Protein Peanut Brownie Snackaballs and Vogel’s Cluster Crunch Peanut Butter and Daily Protein Plus Almond Pistachio due to potential contamination with small metal fragments. The recall, issued on 6 October 2025, is being monitored by New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS).
Products Under Recall:
The recall affects the following products sold in supermarkets and retail stores across New Zealand:
Tom & Luke Protein Peanut Brownie Snackaballs (132g) — Best Before: 24/09/2026
Vogel’s Cluster Crunch Granola Peanut Butter (375g) — Best Before: 31/07/2026, 02/09/2026, 26/09/2026
Vogel’s Daily Protein Plus Almond Pistachio (300g) — Best Before: 14/08/2026, 04/09/2026, 26/09/2026
The Snackaballs are sold in 132g plastic pouches, while the Vogel’s cereal products come in cardboard boxes. The products have been distributed only within New Zealand and have not been exported.
Reason for Recall and Potential Health Risk:
The recall has been initiated after the discovery that the affected products may contain small metal pieces, posing a potential physical contamination hazard. Ingesting metal fragments can cause injuries to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract, and in severe cases, internal bleeding or infection. Although no injuries or illnesses have been reported so far, New Zealand Food Safety urges consumers to exercise caution.
What Consumers Should Do:
Customers are advised to:
Check the best-before dates listed above.
Do not consume the affected products.
Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Those who may have eaten the recalled products and experience discomfort, abdominal pain, or mouth irritation are encouraged to seek medical attention immediately.
Company and Contact Information:
Smartfoods Limited, the manufacturer of the recalled items, has apologized for the inconvenience and assured consumers that corrective actions are being taken to prevent recurrence.
For further information, customers can contact:
Smartfoods Limited
Phone: 0800 328 935
Email: hello@smartfoods.co.nz