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A flavour of a popular brand of chips is being recalled across NSW and Queensland over fears they could contain pieces of plastic.

Food Standards Australian New Zealand has issued a notice advising people they should not eat Smiths Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips marked with Best Before date '15 Jan 23'.

It is believed chips in 45g, 90g and 170g bags could be contaminated with plastic pieces, which could cause injury if eaten.

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The chips have been on sale at Woolworths and independent stores in NSW and Queensland and IGA in Queensland​.

People are being advised not the eat the particular bags of chips as they could "cause injury".

Customers can contact ​The Smith's Snackfood Company ​to organise a refund.

For more details contact Smiths on 1800 025 789 .

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A man has been taken into custody after he allegedly tried to entice several young children to get into his car as they walked home from school in Perth.

The 19-year-old allegedly approached a number of children aged under 13 walking from school in Ellenbrook between 2.40pm and 3pm on Wednesday, September 21.

The man allegedly made three separate attempts at approaching children, and tried to entice them to get into his car.

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The children did not get into the vehicle and the incidents were reported to police.

Police later found the man at an address in Ellenbrook.

He was charged with three counts of Breach of Protective Bail Conditions.

He was taken into custody and is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court on October 7.

Police are still investigating the reports.

Detectives have urged anyone with information or who saw a man driving a grey Toyota Corolla in the Ellenbrook/The Vines area, specifically near Stanbury Crescent and Delapre Road, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperswa.com.au.

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