Hellers Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders recall spurred by plastic contamination risk

Hellers' Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders product has been recalled because of the possible presence of plastic.

Hellers Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders have been recalled because of the possible presence of plastic.

New Zealand Food Safety’s acting deputy director-general Jenny Bishop said pieces of hard, black plastic could be found within the packs.

“If you have any of the 600g packets of Hellers Ltd Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders with a best before date of June 6, 2026, don’t eat them,” Bishop said.

“Customers should contact the retailer for a refund, or if that is not possible throw it out.”

The item was sold nationwide and was not exported, while NZ Food Safety said no record of injury linked to this has been received.

“As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will work with Hellers Ltd to understand how this happened and prevent its recurrence,” Bishop said.