More than 20 popular snack products under the Tasti brand are being urgently recalled across New Zealand due to the potential presence of small wire-like metal fragments.
According to Vincent Arbuckle, deputy director-general of New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), the main concern is the possibility of injury from the products, although no injuries have been reported so far.
“Affected products have been removed from shelves. If you have any at home, don’t eat them. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If that’s not possible, throw them out,” he said.
The recall affected a range of Tasti brand bars, peanuts, and snack ball products available at supermarkets and retailers in New Zealand:
Tasti Smooshed Bars
Berry Cashew & Cacao 69g – Best Before: 07/07/2026, 16/07/2026
Berry Cashew & Cacao 207g – Best Before: 20/08/2026
Cacao Brownie 69g – Best Before: 17/07/2026, 21/07/2026, 08/09/2026
Choc Peanut 345g – Best Before: 05/09/2026
Peanut Butter & Caramel 69g – Best Before: 22/07/2026
Protein Dark Cacao Brownie 174g – Best Before: 16/05/2026
Protein Hazel Brownie 174g – Best Before: 16/05/2026
Protein Raspberry Brownie 174g – Best Before: 16/05/2026
Tasti Snak Logs
Apricot 240g – Best Before: 21/07/2026
Fruit and Nut 240g – Best Before: 24/07/2026, 29/08/2026
Tasti Chopped Peanuts
Chopped Peanuts 70g – Best Before: 03/02/2026, 03/03/2026
Tasti Nut Bar Deluxe
Nut Bar Deluxe 210g – Best Before: 01/08/2026
Freeze-Filled Balls
Caramel Choc PB 70g – Best Before: 05/08/2026
Choc Hazelnut 70g – Best Before: 22/07/2026, 12/08/2026
Choc Hazelnut 210g – Best Before: 21/07/2026, 14/08/2026, 25/08/2026
Cookie Dough 70g – Best Before: 20/08/2026, 29/07/2026
Cookie Dough Tub 210g – Best Before: 14/07/2026, 18/08/2026
Lemon Cheesecake 70g – Best Before: 11/08/2026, 12/08/2026
Peanut Butter & Jelly 70g – Best Before: 04/08/2026
Raspberry Dark Choc 70g – Best Before: 23/07/2026, 21/08/2026, 17/09/2026
Raspberry Dark Choc 210g – Best Before: 15/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 06/08/2026
Frooze Snack Balls Cranberry 70g – Best Before: 28/07/2026
Arbuckle said NZFS will collaborate with Tasti Products Ltd to investigate the source of the contamination and ensure it does not happen again.
“Some affected product has been exported to Australia, Fiji, India and Singapore. New Zealand Food Safety has informed food safety authorities in those countries.”
Tasti Products Ltd confirmed the recall in a statement on its website.
“Our stringent food safety systems identified the potential presence of exceptionally thin metal wire originating from imported raw materials used in a selection of our products.”
“The safety of our customers is our top priority, so we have recalled some of the products in specific ranges and are advising customers to dispose of the product.”
Not all batches and flavours are impacted, so consumers are encouraged to carefully review the details on the recall page before consuming any products.