A recall notice has been put out for several types of Mars brand chocolate milk after high levels of dangerous bacteria were found.
The type of bacteria found in the bottles is known as Bacillus, and can cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
The recall is for batches of the drinks with best before dates between December 19th 2014, and April 11th 2015.
A spokesperson for Mars stated that they “are recalling all of the products listed as a precaution as they could pose a possible health risk due to the potential presence of a type of the bacteria known as Bacillus.”
“We want to ensure that anyone in possession of these products with these best before dates is aware that they should not be consumed and that contact should be made with our consumer care team for more information.”
“We want to ensure that anyone in possession of these products with these best before dates is aware that they should not be consumed and that contact should be made with our consumer care team for more information.”
The bottles being recalled due the bacteria are:
Mars Milk (350ml, 376 ml, 750ml)
Starburst Strawberry Drink (350 ml)
Bounty Drink (350ml)
Snickers Shake (350ml, 376 ml)
Skittles Wildberry (376 ml)
Galaxy Smooth Milk (350ml, 376 ml, 750ml)
Milky Way Milk (350ml)
Mars Caramel Milk (350ml)
Skittles Fruits (350ml, 376ml, 750ml)
