Morinaga Manna Bolo baby biscuits recalled over possible presence of animal droppings

Morinaga’s Manna Bolo baby biscuits have been recalled over the possible presence of animal droppings.

Every bag of the biscuits — which have been sold at Asian Grocery stores in NSW, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia — are included in the recall.

The Japanese biscuits are marketed as a calcium-fortified snack for children from 7 months of age and older.

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand lists the recall reasons as the “potential presence of foreign biological matter”.

The New Zealand Food Safety has confirmed this as the possible presence of animal droppings.

“The concern with these biscuits is that they are marketed at babies and young children, who could get seriously sick from bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella if they swallow animal droppings,” New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said.

Customers should not eat the product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

“Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice,” Food Standards said.

For more information, customers can email Jun Pacific Corporation Pty Ltd at inquire.junpacific@gmail.com.