A significant safety recall has been initiated for a widely consumed school snack product after alarming discoveries of foreign material were made within the items. Nestle's Milo Original Snack Bars are being urgently withdrawn from numerous retail outlets following the identification of black rubber pieces inside the bars, raising serious health and safety concerns.
Details of the Recall and Safety Warnings
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand officially issued the recall, explicitly stating that the presence of black rubber in the snack bars could lead to potential safety hazards. Authorities have warned that consuming food products contaminated with such foreign matter may result in illness or physical injury.
Consumers are strongly advised not to eat these products under any circumstances. Instead, they should return the affected snack bars to their original place of purchase to receive a full refund. Additionally, any individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing health concerns are urged to seek immediate medical advice for proper evaluation and care.
Affected Products and Distribution Information
The recall specifically targets several variants of Milo snack bars, including the Milo Dipped Snack Bars in 270g boxes, 960g boxes, and 160g boxes, as well as the Milo Original Snack Bars in 210g boxes. These products were sold through major supermarket chains such as ALDI, Coles, and Woolworths, along with independent retailers like IGA.
The distribution spanned multiple Australian states and territories, including New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia. The products were also available for purchase via online platforms, broadening the scope of the recall.
Batch Numbers and Expiry Dates
To assist consumers in identifying the recalled items, specific batch numbers have been released. These include: 5316TD15, 5317TD15, 5318TD15, 5321TD15, 5322TD15, 5323TD15, and 5324TD15. Both the Milo Dipped Snack Bars and the Milo Original Snack Bars feature best before dates indicating the end of August 2026, highlighting that the products have a long shelf life and may still be in circulation.
This recall underscores the critical importance of food safety standards and vigilant quality control in the manufacturing process. Consumers are encouraged to check their pantries and dispose of or return any matching products promptly to mitigate risks.
