We've all been there – you're mindlessly snacking on some chips and before you know it, you've accidentally swallowed a tiny piece of plastic. You might not even realise it. But did you know that this seemingly innocuous act can have serious health consequences?

Ingesting plastic can lead to several health problems, including digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and even cancer.

Keeping this in mind, authorities have issued an urgent recall for Smith's brand salt and vinegar chips due to probable plastic contamination issues.

The snack is being recalled for potential plastic contamination. Credit: news.com.au.​

The affected product includes the Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips, which come in 45g, 90g, and 170g sizes, with a best before date of January 15, and were sold at major and independent retailers in NSW and QLD.

Customers who purchased the item are advised not to consume the snack and return it immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The recall statement read: 'Food products containing plastic pieces may cause injury if consumed.'

'Consumers should not eat these products. If consumers have these products please contact The Smith’s Snackfood Company to organise a refund.'

Ingesting plastic can be harmful to your health. For starters, plastic is made of chemicals that can be toxic to our bodies. If we eat plastic, those chemicals can leach into our bloodstream and cause all sorts of problems.

In addition, plastic can also block our digestive system, causing all sorts of gastrointestinal issues. And if the piece of plastic is sharp, it can even tear our intestines, leading to infection.

Swallowing plastic can also disrupt our hormones. Plastic contains a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA), which has been linked to hormone imbalances. BPA can mimic the hormone estrogen in our bodies, and too much estrogen can lead to a host of problems, including breast cancer.

So, next time you're snacking, be sure to be mindful of any plastic that might be lurking in your food. Also, we encourage our members to double-check whether you purchased the aforementioned item and do the necessary steps to get rid of them.

Stay safe out there, folks!

 

[Izzabel]

Fortunately I do not buy salt and vinegar chips. Traditional flavour for me if I do happen to indulge.

 

[Chris Hills]

We've all been there – you're mindlessly snacking on some chips and before you know it, you've accidentally swallowed a tiny piece of plastic. You might not even realise it. But did you know that this seemingly innocuous act can have serious health consequences?

Ingesting plastic can lead to several health problems, including digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and even cancer.

Keeping this in mind, authorities have issued an urgent recall for Smith's brand salt and vinegar chips due to probable plastic contamination issues.

The snack is being recalled for potential plastic contamination. Credit: news.com.au.​

The affected product includes the Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips, which come in 45g, 90g, and 170g sizes, with a best before date of January 15, and were sold at major and independent retailers in NSW and QLD.

Customers who purchased the item are advised not to consume the snack and return it immediately to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The recall statement read: 'Food products containing plastic pieces may cause injury if consumed.'

'Consumers should not eat these products. If consumers have these products please contact The Smith’s Snackfood Company to organise a refund.'

Ingesting plastic can be harmful to your health. For starters, plastic is made of chemicals that can be toxic to our bodies. If we eat plastic, those chemicals can leach into our bloodstream and cause all sorts of problems.

In addition, plastic can also block our digestive system, causing all sorts of gastrointestinal issues. And if the piece of plastic is sharp, it can even tear our intestines, leading to infection.

Swallowing plastic can also disrupt our hormones. Plastic contains a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA), which has been linked to hormone imbalances. BPA can mimic the hormone estrogen in our bodies, and too much estrogen can lead to a host of problems, including breast cancer.

So, next time you're snacking, be sure to be mindful of any plastic that might be lurking in your food. Also, we encourage our members to double-check whether you purchased the aforementioned item and do the necessary steps to get rid of them.

Stay safe out there, folks!

People need to be taught what may start a recall: Every piece of plastic, glass and metal is checked on a regular basis, if a piece is found to be broken all product since the last clear check was made is quarantined or recalled. If a label is found not to mention an allergen ALL product is recalled. If there is no record of a product being tested for a pathogen then ALL batches of the product are recalled. The list is much more extensive than the few examples that I have detailed. Producers always err on the side of customer safety and initiate a recall to ensure that not a single individual is affected by their product.

 

[Ezzy]

People need to be taught what may start a recall: Every piece of plastic, glass and metal is checked on a regular basis, if a piece is found to be broken all product since the last clear check was made is quarantined or recalled. If a label is found not to mention an allergen ALL product is recalled. If there is no record of a product being tested for a pathogen then ALL batches of the product are recalled. The list is much more extensive than the few examples that I have detailed. Producers always err on the side of customer safety and initiate a recall to ensure that not a single individual is affected by their product.

Thankyou for this explanation Chris. I was never aware of the extent of a recall before today.