If you’re a fan of Tom & Luke’s Low Carb Hazelnut Snackaballs, it might be time to double-check your pantry. An urgent recall has been issued after plastic was found in certain batches of the product. Both the hazelnut and raspberry varieties have been pulled from Coles shelves across the country. Here’s what you need to know and how to protect yourself.
The Recall: Affected Products and Dates
Tom & Luke’s Low Carb Hazelnut and Raspberry Snackaballs were sold at Coles and online, and several batches have now been recalled due to plastic contamination. The affected hazelnut packets are marked with the dates “3 SEP 2026” and “11 SEP 2026”, while the impacted raspberry options have expiry dates of “11 SEP 2026”, “15 SEP 2026”, and “16 OCT 2026”. These dates cover a wide range of products, so it’s important to check your stash if you’ve recently purchased them.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a safety alert, warning that consuming food with plastic could lead to injury or illness. As a precaution, consumers are advised not to eat the affected products. If you have purchased any of the affected snackballs, you can return them to Coles for a full refund. The recall is part of a growing trend of proactive actions taken by food authorities to protect consumers from potential harm caused by foreign objects in food.
Why This Recall Matters
Plastic in food isn’t something to take lightly. It can cause a range of issues, from choking to more serious injuries if ingested. It’s especially concerning when it happens in products that are marketed as “healthy snacks.” Tom & Luke’s products are often seen as a better choice for those looking to snack on something low-carb and nutritious, so this recall comes as a shock to many. Consumers who have eaten these snacks and feel unwell should seek immediate medical advice.
This isn’t the first time food products have been recalled due to contamination, and it’s a reminder of the importance of food safety. Companies must ensure their manufacturing processes are robust enough to prevent these kinds of issues from happening. Unfortunately, in this case, it appears that the contamination slipped through the cracks, putting customers at risk, explains 7News.
What You Should Do
If you’ve bought any of the affected batches of Tom & Luke’s Snackaballs, don’t panic—but do take action. Return the product to Coles for a refund, no questions asked. Keep your receipts handy if possible, but the store should still accept the return even without one. If you’ve already eaten the snack and are feeling unwell, it’s important to contact a healthcare professional to rule out any potential health effects from ingesting plastic.
In the meantime, it’s always a good idea to check food recalls periodically to stay informed about any products that may affect your health. The Australian Food Standards website is a reliable source for this information.
What This Means for Consumers
While food recalls can be frustrating, they serve an important purpose in protecting consumers. It’s a bit of a hassle to have to return products, but ultimately, these actions keep us safer in the long run. As for Tom & Luke’s, this recall might lead to a closer look at their manufacturing processes to ensure such issues don’t happen again. For now, it’s up to consumers to stay vigilant, check their food products, and take swift action if something doesn’t seem right.
