Australia Recalls Popular Supplements and Lollies Over Glass and Plastic Fragment Fears

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued an urgent recall for two popular Nature's Own dietary supplements, citing a potential risk of glass fragments within the product bottles. The affected items are Nature's Own Glucosamine Sulfate with Chondroitin (320 capsules, batch 1662937, expiry April 2028) and Nature's Own Magnesium Glycinate 1150mg (300 capsules, batch 1665576, expiry April 2028).

The TGA warned that the glass fragments, if present, would not be part of the capsules but could be found inside the bottle. This poses an injury risk when consumers open or use the product. Ingesting these fragments could also lead to health complications. Sanofi Consumer Healthcare distributes these products, which have been widely available in Australian pharmacies, health stores, supermarkets, and online since May 7, 2026.

Consumers are strongly advised to stop using the affected batches immediately, check the batch numbers on the packaging, and return the products to their place of purchase for a full refund. In a separate but concurrent recall, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) announced the withdrawal of Allen's iNSiDE OUTS 130g lollies (expiry June 30, 2027, specific batches) due to the discovery of plastic fragments.

These lollies were sold through major retailers like Coles and Woolworths, as well as convenience stores and petrol stations across Australia. FSANZ cautioned that consuming products with foreign objects could cause harm. Nestlé, the owner of the Allen's brand, stated the plastic fragments resulted from a manufacturing equipment malfunction at a contract facility. While the number of affected products is reportedly small, Nestlé is conducting a broad recall to ensure consumer safety.