Safety recall made on Chickadees after rubber found in packets

An urgent safety appeal has been issued after the popular chicken-flavored snack was found to be contaminated with rubber.

Food Standards Australia has issued a safety recall for certain batches of Snackbrands Chickadees.

The recall was issued after manufacturers discovered that some corn- and rice-based snack packages may be contaminated with rubber.

A notice on the Food Standards Australia website urges anyone who purchased the affected brands to return them immediately for a full refund.

The batches are available nationwide in stores such as Woolworths, Coles and IGA.

The affected groups are as follows:

• Multipacks of 6x19g with expiration dates of 1 August, 8 August and 12 August

• 190g bags with expiration date of 15 August

• 90 g bags with an expiration date of December 12

• 45 gram bags with an expiration date of December 12

The FSA advises people not to eat the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Anyone experiencing health problems who believe they may have consumed the affected sachets should seek medical advice.