This week, several major retailers have issued product recalls. Items include popular food items from Aldi, Coles and Woolworths, beef mince from IGA, and more.
Consumer who have purchased these items are entitled to a refund. But more importantly, some pose the risk of serious injury or illness and buyers should be aware of the dangers.
Yahoo Lifestyle has complied a list of all the major recalls issued by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) this week so Australians can check their homes for the potentially dangerous goods.
Aldi: Urban Eats Japanese Style Vegetable Gyoza
Aldi has issued a recall for dumplings that may contain glass.
Aldi stores have issued a product recall on their Urban Eats Japanese Style Vegetable Gyoza 750g as they may contain glass.
FSANZ said they could cause injury or illness if consumed.
Buyers have been urged not to eat the product and return it to the Aldi they bought it from for a full refund.
They have been sold in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA and WA.
The impacted products will have a best-before date between April 10, 2027 and June 15, 2027.
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For more information, call ALDI Stores Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993.
Officeworks: Otto – Marstrand Straight Desk
Officeworks is conducting a real on their Otto Marstrand Straight desk, which has an oak-coloured desktop and white panels. Photo: Officeworks
Officeworks is conducting a recall on its Otto Marstrand Straight desk, which has an oak-coloured desktop and white panels.
The ACCC is concerned people could be injured using it.
“Applying sideways force to the desk legs through moving the desk, may cause the legs to detach from the desktop, leading to collapse of the desk,” the ACCC said.
Consumers should stop using the desk and are urged to disassemble it before returning the product to their nearest Officeworks for a full refund.
The product was available for purchase between May 1, 2025, and August 15, 2025.
W Cosmetics: Various Cosmetic and skincare products
W Cosmetics has issued a recall for several products as their labels do not meet the mandatory standard for cosmetics ingredients labelling, as they are not written in English.
According to the ACCC, there is a risk that consumers may experience an allergic reaction as they are unable to identify which ingredients are in the product.
This also makes it harder to work out the possible cause and seek appropriate treatment.
Consumers are urged to stop using the products immediately and contact W Cosmetics to arrange a free return and full refund.
They will send a pre-paid return label for consumers to return the products.
If you have gifted the products to someone else or are unable to return, contact W Cosmetics on cs@wcosmetics.com.au or call them on 0416 699 666.
See the full list of items here.
Coles, Woolworths, Aldi: Smooshed Wholefood and Protein Balls
Tasti Products Limited has issued a product recall of their popular Smooshed Wholefood Balls. Photo: Tasti Products
Tasti Products Limited issued a recall of their Smooshed Wholefood Balls from Coles, Woolworths and Aldi due to the presence of an “exceptionally thin metal wire”.
The wire, which Tasti said came from “imported raw materials”, is difficult to detect and the food authority said there are concerns it could cause illness or injury if consumed.
The products are sold as Smooshed Wholefood Balls at Coles and Woolworths and as Made Real Wholefood Balls in Aldi.
Tubs and bags of the protein balls have been available for purchase in-store and online at Coles and Woolworths nationwide.
The products are sold as Made Real Wholefood Balls in Aldi. Photo: Aldi
Aldi said they’ve been stocked in New South Wales, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Western Australia.
Tasti expanded the list of affected batches earlier this week.
Aldi
The Aldi recall includes all of the following products with the date markings up to and including September 23, 2026:
Made Real Wholefood Balls Cashew, Cocoa & Berry Flavoured 69g
Made Real Wholefood Balls Peanut Butter & Caramel Flavoured 69g
Made Real Wholefood Balls Cashew, Cocoa & Berry Flavoured 184g
Made Real Wholefood Balls Peanut Butter & Caramel Flavoured 184g
Coles and Woolworths
You will need to check items purchased at Coles and Woolworths for the following date markings:
Smooshed Cacao Brownie Wholefood Balls 69g: Between July 17, 2026 and July 18, 2026
Smooshed Berry Cashew & Cacao Wholefood Balls 69g: July 7, 2026 and July 8, 2026
Smooshed Peanut Butter & Caramel Wholefood Balls 69g: May 21, May 22, May 26, May 27, June 26, July 1, July 2, July 3 — all 2026
Smooshed Cacao Brownie Wholefood Balls Tub 207g: August 11, 2026, August 12, August 13 — 2026
Smooshed Peanut Butter & Caramel Wholefood Balls Tub 207g: August 4 and August 5, 2026
Smooshed Dark Cacao Brownie Protein Balls Tub 174g: May 14 and May 15, 2026
Smooshed Raspberry Brownie Protein Balls Tub 174g: May 22 and May 23, 2026
IGA: Auspork Australia Pty Ltd- Free Country Organic Beef Mince 500g
Auspork Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of their Free Country Organic Beef Mince 500g due to the presence of plastic. Photo: Auspork Australia
Auspork Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a product recall of their Free Country Organic Beef Mince 500g due to the presence of plastic.
FSANZ said the plastic could cause illness or injury if consumed.
The product has been available to purchase in IGA and independent food retailers across NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and NT and Supabarn in the ACT.
Beef with the best before date of September 28, 2025 should not be consumed.
You can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
“Anyone who is concerned about their health should seek medical advice,” the FSANZ said.
For further information, you can contact Auspork Pty Ltd on (03) 9394-0903 or via email at sales@auspork.net.au.
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