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Metal Contamination Leads to Salad Recall in New Zealand

8/30/2025

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New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries recalled Speirs Foods salads and Woolworths coleslaw due to potential metal filings.
Affected items include Woolworths Classic Coleslaw with use-by dates of September 5 and 6, 2025.
Consumers should not consume the recalled products and can return them for a refund.
No injuries have been reported, and the products have been removed from shelves.
New Zealand Food Safety will investigate to prevent future incidents.

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Story summary

New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries recalled Speirs Foods salads and Woolworths coleslaw due to potential metal filings.
Affected items include Woolworths Classic Coleslaw with use-by dates of September 5 and 6, 2025.
Consumers should not consume the recalled products and can return them for a refund.
No injuries have been reported, and the products have been removed from shelves.
New Zealand Food Safety will investigate to prevent future incidents.