Woolworths New Zealand Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Woolworths brand 18% Fat Beef Mince as the product may contain foreign matter (soft blue plastic).
This Woolworths-branded 18% Fat Beef Mince 500g and 1kg is sold at Woolworths and Countdown stores in the North Island with the Best Before date of 05/07/2025. The recall is due to the potential presence of plastic.
Any customer who has bought these products should not eat them, and is asked to return the product to their nearest store for a full refund.
There have been no reports of illness or injury, however anyone who has consumed any of these products and has any concerns about their health, should seek medical advice.
Woolworths New Zealand takes food safety very seriously and has apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by this recall.
No other beef products are impacted by this recall.
Product type: Beef mince
Name of product (size): Woolworths brand 18% Fat Beef Mince (500g) and Woolworths brand 18% Fat Beef Mince (1kg)
Date marking: Best before 05.07.25
The products are sold in a 500g or 1kg clear plastic tray. The affected product is sold at selected Woolworths stores throughout the North Island.
The product has not been exported. If you are a retailer of the product in this recall, download a copy of the point-of-sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.
Customers are asked to check the date marking on the product packaging.
Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund. They can contact Woolworths’ Customer Care team for more information by calling 0800 40 40 40.
