Coles recalls two peanut butter products sold in the past two months over toxin contamination

Peanut butter products sold at a major supermarket face a national recall after they were contaminated by a cancer-causing toxin.

Coles has issued a major product recall after two of its home-brand peanut butter products were found to be contaminated with a toxin.

Coles Smooth Peanut Butter 1kg and Coles Crunchy Peanut Butter 1kg jars sold between the of May and June this year have been recalled nationally due to aflatoxin contamination.

Aflatoxin is a biotoxin that can cause injury or illness if consumed.

It comes from a family of toxins that is found on crops including corn and peanuts.

Exposure to aflatoxins has been associated with an increased risk of liver cancer.

Coles is recalling two peanut butter products after a potentially toxic contamination.

Food Standards has warned consumers not to eat the product and to return it to their place of purchase.

Customers should beware of any product with the best before date of 5 February 2027.

Anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Anyone who bought the peanut butter products can return the jars to any Coles supermarket for a full refund, online customers can contact Coles Online Customer Care.

Coles apologised to customers “for any inconvenience”.

Originally published as Coles recalls two peanut butter products sold in the past two months over toxin contamination