Mars Recalls Galaxy, Malteasers Teasers and Minstrels Bags Over Potential Salmonella Contamination


During a routine testing, the chocolate company Mars has decided to voluntarily recall thousands of Galaxy chocolate products after detecting a possible presence of salmonella in some of the chocolate confectioners products.

In a statement released by the company they said:

“As a precaution, we are voluntarily recalling certain Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate bars, Galaxy Minstrels, and Galaxy Counters and Teasers bars. We are working closely with the relevant food safety authorities and our customers to ensure that the affected products are no longer available for purchase.”

The company also said that though they have received no complaints, they are continuing with the recall as a precautionary measure.

The recall is only happening in the UK and Ireland, though if you by some chance were in either of those countries and purchased some of these goodies while across the pond, here is the list of products that are being recalled by Mars:

  • Galaxy Milk 200g Bar – product code AC76R, batches 719G1SLO00, 719G2SLO00, with the best-before date of May 6, 2018, and batches 720A2SLO00, 720B1SLO00 with the best-before date of May 13, 2018
  • Galaxy Milk 4x42g Multipack Bars – product code AF67D, batches 719G1SLO00 and 719G2SLO00 with the best-before date of May 6, 2018
  • Galaxy Milk 42g Bar – product code AN22R, batch number 719G2SLO00, with the best-before date of May 6, 2018
  • Galaxy Counters 78g Treat Bag – product code AW99N, batch number 719G2SLO00, with the best-before date of May, 6, 2018
  • Galaxy Counters 112g Pouch – product code AW99G in Ireland, batch numbers 720B1SLO00 and 720C1SLO00 with best-before dates of May 13, 2018
  • Maltesters Teasers 35g Bar – product code AX46E, batches 720C1SLO00 and 720D2SLO00 in the UK and Ireland, with the best-before date of May 13, 2018
  • Galaxy Minstrels 118g Pouch (Sweet Nights In promotion) – product code BJ30K, batch number 720B1SLO00, with the best-before date of May 13, 2018

If you have purchased any of these products and would like a reimbursement you can call 0800 952 0084 (for UK reimbursement) and 1890 812 315 (for Irish reimbursement).

Click here to learn more about the potential salmonella risk in Galaxy chocolates.


2 responses to “Mars Recalls Galaxy, Malteasers Teasers and Minstrels Bags Over Potential Salmonella Contamination”

  1. Sarah K says:

    This is for UK and Ireland only…

  2. Joanna says:

    Yes, but some British Deli stores in Canada may be importing them, or some people may have received them in packages from family from overseas.


















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