Is your favorite $6.50 bread spread on the recall list? Popular supermarket issues urgent warning!

Heads up, peanut butter fans! If you’ve recently grabbed a jar of a popular supermarket’s own-brand spread—whether you go for smooth or crunchy—it might be worth giving it a second look.

A product safety notice has been issued for certain large jars due to a possible contamination with a naturally occurring substance that could carry health risks.



What’s the issue?
Coles has issued an urgent recall on their 1kg jars of both Smooth and Crunchy Peanut Butter, which retail for $6.50 each. The reason? A potential contamination with aflatoxins, a naturally occurring toxin that can pose serious health risks.

Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain types of mould, particularly in warm and humid conditions. While the word 'mould' might make you wrinkle your nose, the real concern is that aflatoxins can cause illness if consumed.

Health experts warn that eating food contaminated with aflatoxins can lead to liver damage and may suppress your immune system. For those with pre-existing health conditions, the risks can be even greater.


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Coles has recalled its 1kg Smooth and Crunchy Peanut Butter jars sold nationally, advising customers not to consume the products due to potential aflatoxin contamination. Image source: Food Standards Australia.



If you’ve purchased Coles 1kg Smooth Peanut Butter or Coles 1kg Crunchy Peanut Butter—either in-store or online—Coles is urging you not to eat the product. Instead, return it to the store for a full refund.

If you bought it online, you can contact Coles Online Customer Care on 1800 455 400 for a refund or store credit.

Also read: Dairy disaster: Supermarkets recall popular milk brand from shelves



Why do recalls happen?
Food recalls are more common than you might think, and they’re always issued with your safety in mind.

In Australia, strict food safety standards mean that even the suspicion of contamination is enough to trigger a recall. While it can be inconvenient, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

Aflatoxins, in particular, are a concern in products like nuts, grains, and legumes—peanuts included—because the mould that produces them thrives in the same environments where these crops are grown and stored. While food manufacturers have rigorous testing and quality control processes, sometimes a batch can slip through the cracks.



What should you do if you’re affected?
  • Don’t eat the peanut butter. Even if it looks and smells fine, aflatoxins aren’t detectable by taste or smell.
  • If you ordered your peanut butter from Coles Online, you can get a refund or store credit by calling their Customer Care team on 1800 455 400.
  • If you’ve already eaten some and feel unwell, especially if you have symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or jaundice, seek medical advice promptly.
Other recent recalls to be aware of
This isn’t the only product recall making headlines lately. Just recently, Protea Foods Pty Ltd recalled its Lekker Biltong Slices Traditional (100g) and Lekker Biltong Slices Peri-Peri Chilli (40g) due to mould contamination caused by a packaging fault.

These snacks, sold at Coles in NSW and independent retailers in VIC and WA, were pulled from shelves after the issue was discovered.

And it’s not just snacks—milk products and even baby items have been recalled in recent weeks, highlighting the importance of staying up to date with food safety alerts.

In case you missed it: Mould contamination triggers urgent recall of $12 Coles snack

Key Takeaways
  • Coles has recalled its 1kg Smooth and Crunchy Peanut Butter jars sold nationally, advising customers not to consume the products due to potential aflatoxin contamination.
  • Eating food contaminated with aflatoxins can cause serious health issues, including liver damage and suppressed immune function, and concerned customers are urged to seek medical advice.
  • Customers are encouraged to return affected peanut butter to the store for a full refund, or contact Coles Online Customer Care if they purchased it online.
  • Recent product recalls have also included Lekker Biltong Slices over mould contamination, highlighting ongoing food safety issues across multiple snack and grocery items.

Have you ever been caught out by a product recall? Did you get your refund without any hassle? Share your experiences in the comments below!
 

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We do that’s why you should only buy Australian made peanut butter and support our country.aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi 🌞
Not just ‘Australian made’ . One needs to read the ingredient list. It must read ‘made from Australian ingredients’ only. That way the whole product will be Australian.

Next time we all buy anything we must read the fine print and check just how much and where the ingredients come from; you will often find that it says something like ‘from fish, fruit, nuts etc., etc., sourced from India, Vietnam, China and other countries’. A lot of ingredient stuff comes from overseas countries but is ‘manufactured’ in Australia & that’s where the deception lies. ‘Made in Australia’ does not necessarily mean the product is 100% Australian.
 
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Don't worry about the few dollars refund, who will pay your medical expenses, your days off work to care for your children who may have eaten the contaminated product. I can recall my whole family becoming so sick from selminella after eating Coles chicken. All went to hospital, and all had very serious pain and discomfort for days. Total misery. After notifying Coles of the selminella, we were offered a refund and an apology. I told them that because they failed to use correct hygiene practices during their preparation of chicken, that we all got extremely ill and had to go to hospital, I then politely told the manager what he can do with his refund and walked out. More needs to be done in the food industry, to protect the consumers. Every day you can hear some kind of food that is being recalled, due to contamination of a substance that can cause serious health issues. We also take big risks when we purchase food products that are made in other countries as we don't know their policy on food preparation and hygiene. Make a habit of checking on the internet, about any foods that have been labelled a recall and stay safe. 🙏🦋
 

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