Milk products Australia

• Two Coles brand milk products are being recalled in Western Australia
• They have been contaminated with coliforms which could cause illness
• Customers with affected products can return them for full refund

Two Coles brand milk products are being recalled at Western Australian supermarkets over a bacterial contamination which could cause serious illness.

The products include one litre cartons of Coles brand WA Fresh Hilo Milk, 98 per cent fat free, and one litre cartons of Coles brand WA Fresh Hilo Milk, full cream.

The products, which were sold on or after January 24 and have a use-by date of February 6, contained coliform bacteria which is normally found in human and animal waste.

The contaminated products include one litre cartons of Coles brand WA Fresh Hilo Milk, 98 per cent fat free, and one litre cartons of Coles brand WA Fresh Hilo Milk, full cream

The same products with a different use-by date are not affected.

‘The recall is due to detection of microbial contamination, specifically coliforms, by the manufacturer, ’ a Coles statement said.

‘Food products contaminated with coliforms may cause illness if consumed.

‘Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.’

Customers who have purchased the contaminated milk can return them to a Coles supermarket for a full refund.

‘We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience, ’ the Coles statement said.

Customers who have purchased the contaminated milk can return them to a Coles supermarket for a full refund

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