SYDNEY, December 13, 2025: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd has issued a nationwide recall of its McCain Pizza Pockets Cheese & Bacon 400g packs after a consumer reported finding a piece of plastic inside one of the products. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has advised that the affected items may contain foreign material and should not be consumed. The recall applies specifically to McCain Pizza Pockets Cheese & Bacon in the 400-gram size, marked with batch code 1005481714 and best-before dates of October 2026, listed as 289, 290 and 291. The frozen snack products were sold through major supermarket chains and independent retailers across Australia, including Woolworths, Coles, IGA and various online grocery outlets. McCain Foods said the recall was initiated as a precautionary measure following a single consumer report of plastic contamination.
While no injuries have been reported, the company stated it was acting swiftly in cooperation with regulators to remove the affected products from circulation and ensure food safety compliance. Food safety authorities have confirmed that ingestion of food containing plastic or metal fragments could pose health risks. Consumers are being urged not to eat the affected pizza pockets and instead to return them to their place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them safely. Retailers have been instructed to immediately withdraw the products from shelves and storage areas. FSANZ noted that the recall is limited to the specified batch and best-before dates, and that no other McCain products are affected. Investigations are underway to identify the source of the contamination. The agency said it would continue to monitor the recall process to ensure public safety standards are met across all retail outlets.
McCain Foods Australia has expressed regret over the incident and assured consumers that it is working closely with food safety authorities to manage the recall efficiently. The company stated that food quality and consumer safety remain its top priorities and that corrective measures are being implemented at the manufacturing site to prevent a recurrence. Consumers who have purchased the affected product can contact McCain Foods’ customer service line for additional information regarding returns and reimbursements. The recall notice has been published on the FSANZ official website and circulated through state and territory food safety departments to ensure national awareness. Food recalls are a standard safety measure within Australia’s food regulation system, coordinated between FSANZ, state agencies and food manufacturers.
FSANZ urges consumers to check batch codes carefully
The system is designed to respond rapidly to reports of contamination, ensuring potentially unsafe products are identified and removed from retail distribution channels before they can pose a risk to the public. This recall adds to a series of recent product safety actions taken by major food manufacturers in Australia in response to reports of foreign matter contamination. Authorities have reiterated the importance of vigilance among consumers, urging them to check batch codes and best-before dates before consumption, particularly for frozen and packaged food products. McCain Foods, one of Australia’s leading producers of frozen meals and snacks, operates multiple manufacturing sites across the country and supplies major grocery retailers nationwide. The company has maintained that its recall procedures are being implemented in full compliance with national food safety regulations and that it remains committed to maintaining consumer confidence in its products.
Consumers reminded to check freezers for affected stock
Consumers seeking further information are advised to consult the official FSANZ recall page or contact McCain Foods directly. The recalled McCain Pizza Pockets Cheese & Bacon 400g packs should not be consumed under any circumstances until verified safe batches are confirmed and available for sale. Consumers are encouraged to check their freezers carefully, as the affected products have a long shelf life extending to October 2026. McCain Foods and food safety authorities are continuing to oversee the withdrawal of all impacted stock from national distribution channels to ensure no affected items remain available to consumers. Customers who have purchased the product online are also advised to review their order histories and contact customer support for refund arrangements. Authorities reiterated that maintaining vigilance and promptly reporting any suspected contamination incidents helps strengthen Australia’s food safety system and consumer protection standards. – By Content Syndication Services.