Overview
- The a2 Milk Company (Australia) Pty Ltd announced the recall on May 29 after routine testing flagged possible Listeria monocytogenes in 2L a2 Light Milk.
- Affected bottles were sold exclusively in Western Australia through major chains including Woolworths, Aldi and Coles.
- No consumer illnesses have been reported and the company emphasized the measure is purely precautionary to safeguard public health.
- Listeria monocytogenes can lead to severe illness in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.
- Consumers who purchased the specified bottles are urged to return them to retailers for a full refund and to seek medical advice if they consumed the product.