A popular confectionery line from Australian candy brand Allen’s has been pulled from retail shelves across Australia and New Zealand, after an equipment malfunction at a third-party production facility led to confirmed plastic contamination in some units of the product.
The recall, which covers 130g sealed bags of Allen’s Inside Outs lollies, was launched as a proactive consumer protection measure following the incident, according to parent company Nestlé. The equipment failure at the contract manufacturer’s production site caused small fragments of plastic to break loose and enter the candy batch during manufacturing, the company confirmed in an official statement published on its website.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the regional bi-national food safety regulator, has issued a public warning advising any consumer who purchased the affected batch to avoid consuming the product and return it to the point of purchase for a full, no-questions-asked refund. The recalled products carry a best-before date of 30 June 2027, and fall under seven specific batch identification numbers: 6072T941, 6073T941, 6074T941, 6075T941, 6085T941, 6086T941 and 6088T941.
Nestlé spokesperson Andrew Lawrey emphasized that consumer safety remains the company’s top priority in responding to the incident. “This recall is a precautionary action, taken in line with our rigorous quality standards,” Lawrey said, adding that company teams moved rapidly to alert food safety authorities and retail partners immediately after the contamination issue was identified. “If you have purchased any of these products, please return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.”
As of the latest update, no consumer injuries or adverse health incidents linked to the contaminated batch have been reported. The recall is currently ongoing, with major supermarkets already removing the affected stock from store shelves.