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If you have Bomberry chocolate-coated frozen berries in your freezer, check the tub before eating them. Australia’s food regulator announced a nationwide recall on October 28, 2026, of four Bomberry 150g products because they may contain metal. The recall covers listed flavors with a best-before date of January 20, 2028, or earlier. Do not eat an affected tub, even if the snack looks normal.
The warning comes from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), which advises returning affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Bomberry also offers a separate refund-by-email process. The details below reflect the official FSANZ recall notice and Bomberry’s recall instructions available as of October 29, 2026.
The recall applies to these four chocolate-coated fruit varieties, each sold in a 150g tub:
Date cutoff: Every best-before date up to and including January 20, 2028, is covered for these products. January 20 itself is included; a later date is not listed in the current recall. The published notice does not limit the recall to a single batch number.
FSANZ says the products were sold across Australia in Woolworths and independent retailers, including IGA, Harris Farm, and Drakes Supermarket, as well as online. A purchase from an independent store or online seller can be affected just as much as one from a major supermarket.
Do not try to decide whether a recalled tub is safe by inspecting individual berries, searching for visible metal, or tasting a piece. The concern is foreign material that could cause injury if swallowed; an apparently normal appearance is not a safety clearance.
Both routes are described by official sources, but they involve different steps. Choose based on where you bought the snack and whether you can provide purchase evidence.
| Option | What to do | Best fit and tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Return to retailer | FSANZ says to return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund. | Useful when you can identify and revisit the store. It involves transporting the recalled tub; ask the retailer about its return procedure if unsure. |
| Request refund from Bomberry | Photograph the tub, retain proof of purchase, and email both to contact@bomberry.au. Bomberry says you may then dispose of the product safely and do not need to send it back. | Practical for online orders or when returning to the store is inconvenient. Bomberry specifically requests proof of purchase and a photo. |
If you choose the manufacturer route, take the photo before disposing of the tub. If you plan to return it to a retailer, keep it uneaten and separate from other food until the return. For purchases without a receipt or with an unclear date stamp, contact the seller or Bomberry before discarding packaging. See the full directions in Bomberry’s recall instructions.
Eating part of a recalled tub does not mean an injury definitely occurred, but the possibility of metal contamination warrants care. Stop eating the product. If you feel unwell, have mouth or throat pain, trouble swallowing, vomiting, abdominal pain, or any other health concern, seek medical advice and tell the clinician about the recall.
If someone may have swallowed a sharp object, seek emergency medical care. In Australia, call 000 for choking, breathing difficulty, severe symptoms, or another medical emergency. The Australian government-funded healthdirect guidance on swallowed objects explains when a swallowed object needs urgent attention. Do not attempt to make someone vomit.
If you are unsure whether medical attention is necessary, Australia’s healthdirect nurse advice line is 1800 022 222. Keep a photograph of the package and date marking to share with a health professional if needed.
Do not finish an opened tub that matches the recall. If you have lost the packaging and can no longer verify the product or date, the FSANZ consumer recall FAQs advises treating uncertain food as affected and following the recall directions. This is safer than relying on memory or appearance. Contact Bomberry if you need help identifying an item or establishing a refund route.
Use the official FSANZ recall notice for the official product scope and retailer-return instructions; the Bomberry’s recall instructions for its direct refund process; and the NSW Food Authority recall listing for another Australian regulator’s listing. These notices concern distribution in Australia. Do not assume that a recall in another country has the same product scope without checking that country’s authorities.
Bottom line: Four Bomberry 150g frozen berry snacks with best-before dates through January 20, 2028, are affected. If yours matches, do not eat it. Return it to the retailer for a full refund, or photograph the tub and email Bomberry with proof of purchase before safely disposing of it.
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