Shocking Metal Contamination Found in Grefusa’s Snatt’s Snacks—Are You at Risk? Discover the Alarming Truth!

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition, known as AESAN, has issued an urgent recall regarding a specific batch of Snatt’s Tomato and Oregano Bites, produced by the Spanish snack manufacturer Grefusa. The recall comes in light of potential contamination with metal fragments, prompting immediate action to withdraw the product from shelves across multiple regions in Spain. The Spanish Consumers and Users Organisation (OCU) reported this alert on Tuesday, December 2.

Food safety warnings from AESAN are common, typically involving issues such as undeclared allergens or bacterial contamination. However, this recent alert highlights a more alarming concern: the presence of foreign metallic objects in the product, which were identified during Grefusa's internal quality checks. Following this discovery, Grefusa reported the issue to health authorities in the Valencian Community, which subsequently escalated the warning to AESAN.

This recall specifically targets Snatt’s Tomato and Oregano Bites with the following details:

• Batch number: 68708
• Best-before date: November 7, 2026
• Format: 80-gram bags

The affected product has been distributed widely across regions, including Andalusia, Cantabria, Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, and the Valencian Community. Grefusa has urged consumers to check their inventory at home, as some packages from this batch may still be in circulation.

If you possess a bag that matches the affected batch number, you should refrain from consuming it and reach out to Grefusa for further guidance. The company has provided multiple contact methods for concerned consumers:

• Consumer helpline: 900 502 443
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: grefusa.com/contacto

This situation follows a broader pattern of food-safety concerns within Spain, where AESAN has issued several product recalls in recent months. For instance, in late November 2025, various cold-cut meat products under the brands Nuestra Alacena (DIA) and Serrano were recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Additionally, a bottled-water brand, Fuente Madre, faced a recall over contamination from the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, showcasing ongoing challenges in food safety.

Moreover, in late October, a separate food-safety alert was raised due to undeclared plastic contaminants found in certain snack products, which further underscores the importance of stringent quality control measures in the food production industry.

The Grefusa brand is one of Spain's leading snack producers, known for a variety of popular offerings, including Gublins, Papadelta, Pipas G, El Piponazo, and MisterCorn. As consumers navigate these safety alerts, it becomes crucial to remain informed about the products they bring into their homes. Safety should always come first, and vigilance in checking product information can make a significant difference in ensuring consumer health.