Urgent Recall: Woolworths pulls Summer Berry Mince Pies amid metal contamination fears

Woolworths is recalling its Summer Berry Mince Pies due to the possible presence of fine metal.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said “the concern with this product is that some fine wire may have got into these mince pies due to a manufacturing problem,”

“Two consumer complaints have been received but fortunately no injuries have occurred.”

This recall affects two batches of mince pies sold at Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores nationwide:

• Summer Berry Mince Pies 360g with a 12/06/2024 best-before date and

• Summer Berry Mince Pies 360g with a 13/06/2024 best-before date. 

If you have bought any of these mince pies, they should not be eaten, and can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

If you have consumed any of this product and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.

The batches under recall have already been removed from store shelves and have not been exported.

“As is our usual practice, NZFS will be working with Woolworths to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Arbuckle said.