The a2 Milk Company is calling its a2 Light Milk 2L over fears bottles have been contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious illness.
The affected product was sold exclusively in retail outlets across Western Australia, including Aldi, Woolworths and Coles.
The cartons impacted are marked with ‘USE BY 06/06 #41’.
According to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), the bacteria, listeria monocytogenes, poses a significant health risk.
It also is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
‘The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,’ FSANZ notes on its website.
Health Direct says symptoms of listeriosis include fever, nausea, headaches, tiredness and muscle aches and pains.
Health authorities are urging customers not to consume the a2 milk and to return it for a full refund from their local supermarket.
Bottles of a2 Light Milk 2L marked with ‘USE BY 06/06 #41’ have been urgently recalled over fears the milk has been contaminated with dangerous bacteria
The recalled a2 milk was sold in WA stores including Aldi, Woolworths and Coles
The recall comes just days after a popular baby product was pulled from shelves.
Weleda Australia has recalled a batch of the Weleda Baby Teething Powder 60g.
The company thinks there was a fault during the packaging of the batch ‘(B) 231302’ which may have caused glass fragments to spill into other bottles.
The expiry date for the affected product is 11/2026.
‘If glass fragments are present in the powder and applied to an infant’s gums, they could cause discomfort, pain or minor injury,’ the Therapeutic Goods of Australia (TGA) recall statement said.
‘In more serious cases, there is a risk of choking or internal injury, including damage to the gastrointestinal tract, which may require urgent medical attention.’
No other batches were affected by the recall.
The powder can be bought online and in chemists across Australia, including Big Q and major pharmacies like Priceline and Chemist Warehouse.
