Chip maker recalls packs

Hundreds of thousands of packs of popular Smith's potato chips have been recalled after pieces of rubber were found in some of them.

A spokesman for Smith's Snackfood Company said the voluntary recall of a day's production was a precautionary measure, following the discovery of pieces of rubber in some packs produced at the Queensland manufacturing plant.

"The rubber may pose a choking hazard," the spokesman said.

Anyone with the packs should not eat them and should take them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Refunds for purchases through vending machines can be obtained by calling 1800 555 107.

At a national level, the recall involves:

* Salt & Vinegar Box 15 pack (best before date 09 Jul 09 with lot code "GE");

* Variety Box 20 pack (best before date 09 Jul 09 with lot codes "GF" and "GG" and best before date 16 Jul 09 with lot codes "GA");

* Kidz Pick Box 20 pack (best before date 09 Jul 09 with lot codes "GE" and "GF" and best before date 16 Jul 09 with lot codes "GA").

In NSW, ACT and Queensland it also affects:

* Chicken 45g/90g/175g/200g (best before date 09 Jul 09 with lot code "GE");

* Salt & Vinegar 90g/200g (best before date 09 Jul 09 with lot code "GE").