Overview

• FSANZ announced a nationwide recall of ALDI’s Made Real Wholefood Balls after reports of metal fragments, covering multiple 69g and 184g SKUs with listed 2026 date codes.
• The ACCC previously recalled Tasti’s Smooshed Wholefood and Protein Balls sold at Coles and Woolworths, detailing affected best-before dates across several flavors and pack sizes.
• Tasti stated it detected the potential presence of exceptionally thin metal wire, which it believes originated from imported raw materials used in some products.
• Affected stock was sold across NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, with coverage noting distribution in New Zealand for some batches.
• Authorities warn consumers not to eat the listed products, to seek medical advice if concerned, and to return items for full refunds as investigations into the source continue.