Tasti brand Products recalled due to potential physical contamination

New Zealand

Update September 23rd, 2025:
The recall of Tasti brand snack products has been expanded to include additional batches and best-before dates across several product lines. The expanded recall continues to be due to the potential presence of small metal pieces.

Key Updates:

PRODUCT: Tasti Smooshed
- Additional best-before dates have been added for Berry Cashew & Cacao (69g and 207g), Cacao Brownie (69g), Choc Peanut (345g), and Peanut Butter & Caramel (69g).
- Protein Dark Cacao Brownie Tub (174g) now includes best-before dates 15/05/2026 and 30/05/2026.

PRODUCT: Tasti Snak Log
- Apricot 240g now includes best-before dates 22/07/2026, 23/07/2026, and 24/07/2026.
- Fruit and Nut 240g adds 25/07/2026.

PRODUCT: Frooze Filled Balls
- New best-before dates added for Caramel Choc Pb (70g), Choc Hazelnut (70g and 210g), Cookie Dough (70g and 210g), Raspberry Dark Choc (70g and 210g), and Frooze Snack Balls Cranberry (70g).

Source: New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).


September 21st, 2025:
Tasti Products Limited is recalling specific batches of various Tasti brand snack products due to potential contamination with small metal pieces. These products were distributed in supermarkets and retailers across New Zealand, and some were exported to Australia.

AFFECTED PRODUCT:

TASTI SMOOSHED:
Berry Cashew & Cacao 69g, Best Before Dates: 07/07/2026, 16/07/2026
Berry Cashew & Cacao 207g, Best Before Date: 20/08/2026
Cacao Brownie 69g, Best Before Dates: 17/07/2026, 21/072026, 08/09/2026
Choc Peanut 345g, Best Before Date: 05/09/2026
Peanut Butter & Caramel 69g, Best Before Date: 22/07/2026
Protein Dark Cacao Brownie 174g, Best Before Date: 16/05/2026
Protein Hazel Brownie 174g, Best Before Date: 16/05/2026
Protein Raspberry Brownie 174g, Best Before Date: 16/05/2026

TASTI SNAK LOG:
Apricot 240g, Best Before Date: 21/07/2026
Fruit And Nut 240g, Best Before Dates: 24/07/2026, 29/08/2026
Tasti Chopped Peanuts 70g, Best Before Dates: 03/02/2026, 03/03/2026
Tasti Nut Bar Deluxe 210g, Best Before Date: 01/08/2026

FROOZE FILLED BALLS:
Caramel Choc Pb 70g, Best Before Date: 05/08/2026
Choc Hazelnut 70g, Best Before Dates: 22/07/2026, 12/08/2026
Choc Hazelnut 210g, Best Before Dates: 21/07/2026, 14/08/2026, 25/08/2026
Cookie Dough 70g, Best Before Dates: 20/08/2026, 29/07/2026
Cookie Dough Tub 210g, Best Before Dates: 14/07/2026, 18/08/2026
Lemon Cheesecake 70g, Best Before Dates: 11/08/2026, 12/08/2026
Peanut Butter & Jelly 70g, Best Before Date: 04/08/2026
Raspberry Dark Choc 70g, Best Before Dates: 23/07/2026, 21/08/2026, 17/09/2026
Raspberry Dark Choc 210g, Best Before Dates: 15/07/2026, 31/07/2026, 06/08/2026
Frooze Snack Balls Cranberry 70g, Best Before Date: 28/07/2026

The issue was identified by the company, and the recall was initiated on September 20, 2025. The recall is classified as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety.

Source: www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-home/food-recalls-and-complaints/recalled-food-products/tasti-brand-various-products/