A wave of product recalls has affected major Australian retailers including Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, and others, impacting a range of items from crumbed chicken and bottled drinks to baby chairs, teething gel and children’s toys. According to a detailed roundup by Yahoo Lifestyle Australia, several products were pulled from shelves this week due to undeclared allergens, faulty packaging, fire hazards, and risks of choking or injury.
Undeclared Allergens Trigger Recalls of Chicken and Sauces
Barossa Fine Foods has initiated a recall of its Herb Crumbed Chicken Tenders 450g after it was found that the product failed to declare the presence of gluten and wheat, making it unsuitable for people with allergies or intolerances. The affected batches, marked with use-by dates from 8 to 16 May 2025, were sold through independent retailers across South Australia. Consumers are advised to return the product for a full refund, particularly if they have gluten-related sensitivities or coeliac disease. No illnesses have been reported at this stage.
Similarly, Silver Pacific Pty Ltd is recalling its Laohenghe Dressing Sauce 220g, sold across a wide range of Asian grocery outlets in NSW, ACT and Tasmania, after discovering that the labelling failed to declare the presence of peanuts. Peanut allergy is one of the most serious food allergies, and undeclared allergens pose significant health risks. Affected products carry the date marking 19 October 2025. Customers who may have purchased this product are urged to return it to the store of purchase and seek a refund.
Drinks Recalled over Glass Contamination Risk
Two drinks produced by Arepa AU Pty Ltd have been pulled from supermarket and online shelves nationwide due to a packaging fault that has led to the potential presence of glass fragments in the bottles. The drinks – Arepa for Calm & Clarity 300ml (best before 24 January 2026) and Arepa for Performance 300ml (best before 22 January 2026) – have been available at Woolworths stores in Victoria, Coles in NSW, QLD and VIC, and independent retailers including IGA. Additionally, the products were sold online in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and WA. Consumers are instructed not to consume the drinks and to return them to the point of sale for a refund. Ingestion of glass poses a severe physical hazard, including the risk of internal injury.
Product Safety Failures Prompt Baby Gear Recalls
A series of recalls have also affected a number of baby care products and furniture items, due to design faults with potential to cause injury, overheating or choking.
Cherub Baby has recalled its Anywhere Warmer Pro baby bottle warmer in white, citing a fire hazard caused by potential overheating when charging or in use. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has confirmed that an incident has already occurred. The specific model in question is CHWRBOTTLEPRO. Customers are directed to stop using the warmer immediately and contact the manufacturer to organise a free replacement.
Bugaboo has recalled its award-winning Giraffe highchair, following incidents where screws connecting the legs to the frame became loose, posing a fall risk for children. Several reports of injuries have prompted the recall. The chairs have been sold over the last two years through multiple online and in-store retailers in Australia. Models affected include numbers 200001013, 200001001, 200001002, 200001005 and 200001007. Users must stop using the chair and register for a repair kit that includes improved screws and a detailed instruction manual.
Non-compliant Children’s Toys Pulled from Sale
A wide range of children’s toys are also involved in this week’s recalls, primarily for non-compliance with mandatory Australian safety standards, particularly regarding small parts and battery security.
EB Games has recalled the Zelda Light Up Sword, after discovering that the button batteries are accessible to children and the product lacks the mandatory warning labels. Button batteries are known to cause internal burns or fatal injuries if swallowed. The sword was sold both nationally in stores and online. Customers are advised to cease use and contact EB Games for a refund.
In another case, Step2 Direct Australia has recalled its My First Snowman toy, due to a choking hazard posed by the detachable top hat, which may break into small pieces. This toy, intended for children up to 36 months, does not comply with mandatory safety standards. The affected units are identifiable by date codes 12/2023 or 04/2024, printed on the bottom of the top hat. Parents should dispose of the hat and contact the company for a replacement.
Additionally, Fisher-Price, owned by Mattel, has issued a recall of its 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Centre. The included tissue box toy may come apart, exposing internal brackets that pose a choking risk. While no incidents have been reported in Australia, two cases have occurred internationally. The product was sold between December 2022 and September 2023 in Catch, Kmart and Target stores. Caregivers are advised to remove and discard the tissue box toy and contact Mattel for a free replacement.
Contaminated Teething Gel Raises alarm
Another sensitive product affected by a recall is the Brauer Baby & Child Teething Gel 20g, produced by Brauer Natural Medicine. Several batches of this product have been found to contain small plastic fragments originating from the rim of the tube. These fragments could potentially cause injury to the infant’s mouth or become a choking hazard. Affected batches include those with expiry dates in November and December 2026, January and February 2027, and a range of batch numbers such as 27266, 26846, 26852 and 27189. Parents are instructed to stop using the product and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Heightened Vigilance Urged for Australian Consumers
This spate of recalls highlights the need for ongoing consumer vigilance, particularly concerning products intended for babies and young children or those with food allergies. The affected products have been sold through mainstream and independent retailers, as well as online platforms, indicating a widespread potential exposure. Although no major injuries have been reported locally in most cases, several incidents abroad and at least one confirmed case of overheating in Australia underscore the importance of prompt action.
Consumers are encouraged to check the batch numbers, use-by dates, or model identifiers and consult manufacturers or the ACCC website for further information. In all cases, refunds or replacements are available, and specific procedures are detailed on the websites of the brands involved.
