Beloved Aussie snack pulled from shelves after urgent recall
Shoppers are being urged to check their freezers immediately after four varieties of the viral snack sensation Bomberry – a Australian-made frozen chocolate-coated fruit treat – were pulled from supermarket shelves nationwide due to fears of metal contamination.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and state food safety authorities issued the urgent recall on October 28.
The product has been removed from sale at Woolworths and other retailers. Jo Abi
The national recall affects all four flagship 150g Bomberry tubs: Blueberries with Belgian Dark Chocolate, Blueberries with Belgian White and Milk Chocolate, Raspberries with Belgian White and Dark Chocolate, and Raspberries with Belgian White and Milk Chocolate.
Shelves at Woolworths, IGA, and Harris Farm Market have been stripped of the product.
A sign at Woolworths North Sydney reads: “This item is currently unable to be sold.”
Customers have been asked to check their freezers for affected product. Jo Abi
The health alert covers every tub with a best-before date up to and including January 20, 2028. FANZA
The health alert covers every tub with a best-before date up to and including January 20, 2028.
A statement from Bomberry co-founders Mel and Mike Taussig has been posted on social media. It begins: “Important update from us.”
“We’re recalling our four Bomberry flavours due to a potential risk of metal contamination in some products,” the post reads.
“We started Bomberry because we love making really good snacks, for people to enjoy and we’re really sorry to have to share this announcement with you.
“We’ve made the decision to recall the affected products and are working closely with our retail partners and the relevant authorities.
“If you have any of these affected products at home, please do not consume them. The products should be disposed of and you can reach out to us at contact@bomberry.au with proof of purchase and a photo for a refund.
“For full recall information please visit the link below to the FSANZ website.”
Devastated co-founders Mike and Mel took to social media to confirm the news. Instagram/@bomberryau
Affected customers will be given a full refund. Instagram/@bomberryau
Retailers have already stripped the impacted stock from sales floors and digital storefronts.
Food safety watchdogs have issued a strict do-not-eat directive for anyone who has the product at home.
Customers have been warned not to eat the product subject to the recall. Instagram/@bomberryau
Four varieties of the product are impacted. Instagram/@rosalie_gourmet
Consumers are instructed not to eat the berries and to return them to their place of purchase to receive a full cash refund. Or customers can request a refund directly the company at contact@bomberry.au with proof of purchase and a photo for a refund.
Anyone who has consumed the treats and are concerned have been advised to seek medical advice.
