Nestle Australia Recalls MILO Dipped and Original Snack Bars Due to Foreign Matter Contamination
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Nestle Australia Ltd. has issued a recall for several varieties of MILO snack bars because they may contain black rubber, posing a potential health risk to consumers.
What this FSANZ food recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FSANZ on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Australia. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Nestle Australia Ltd. has initiated a recall of MILO Dipped and Original snack bars due to the presence of foreign matter. The affected products may contain pieces of black rubber, which could cause illness or injury if consumed.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves the following products sold at ALDI, Coles, Woolworths, and independent retailers (including IGA) in NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA, WA, and online:
MILO Dipped Snack Bars (160g, 270g, and 960g boxes)
- Date Marking: BEST BEFORE END AUG 2026
- Batch Codes: 5316TD15, 5317TD15, 5318TD15, 5321TD15, 5322TD15
MILO Original Snack Bars (210g box)
- Date Marking: BEST BEFORE END AUG 2026
- Batch Codes: 5323TD15, 5324TD15
What You Should Do
Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled snack bars. Affected products should be returned to the place of purchase for a full cash refund. Any consumer who has concerns about their health after consuming these products should seek medical advice.
For further information, consumers can contact Nestle Australia Ltd. at:
- Australia: 1800 152 126 or www.nestle.com.au
- New Zealand: 0800 864 685 or www.nestle.co.nz
Why This Matters
This recall was issued to protect public safety after the discovery of rubber fragments in the product, which poses a physical hazard and potential for injury if ingested.
Source
Original source: FSANZ Official Notice ↗
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