The Collective brand is issuing a recall for its ‘Suckies Strawberry Probiotic Yoghurt Pouches’ sold in a four-pack with a best-before date of April 30th, due to potential plastic contamination.
The 4x100g pouches bearing batch markings of 32280 T2 or 32280 T3 were distributed in supermarkets and other retail outlets.
Food Safety Authority’s deputy director-general, Vincent Arbuckle warned not to consume the affected product and urged affected customers to dispose of the yoghurt or return it for a refund.
‘If you or a family member have consumed any of these products and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 61 11 16,’ said Arbuckle.
‘As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will work with Epicurean Dairy Ltd to understand how the issue arose and to prevent it happening again.’
Concerns arose when customers reported finding pieces of plastic in the yoghurt after the nozzle broke. No injuries have been reported thus far.
The Collective is produced by Epicurean Dairy Ltd, the company behind the recall.
