Aussie mum's urgent warning after revolting find inside iconic kids' snack

"I’m so relieved that my toddler didn’t eat this," the distraught mum wrote before sharing the stomach-churning photo. 

Imagine the horror: you're about to serve a snack to your toddler, only to discover something unthinkable within. 

This was the reality for one Aussie mum, who recently found a used band-aid in a tub of YoGo chocolate yoghurt, purchased from her local Coles. 

The unsuspecting Sydney woman says she was just "moments away" from serving her one-year-old the seemingly harmless dessert, potentially exposing her child to black mould, which was covering the bandaid.

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Sharing to Facebook, Khristine urged other parents to be cautious when feeding their children pre-packaged snacks. 

"Firstly, I'm only sharing this for awareness as this is a 'kids yogurt'. I am not after compensation," she begins, before warning, "PLEASE STIR THROUGH FOOD BEFORE EATING."

The mum then shared photos of the "infested, disgusting, non-hospitality-friendly band-aid" found in the yogurt.

It appears to be covered in black mould and is soggy from being immersed in the snack. 

She added, "I'm so relieved my toddler didn't eat this. 😭 Please, please be careful guys. 🙏

"Purchased at Coles Westmead. Obviously, YoGo Yogurt staff don't have proper hygiene standards at their workplace. 🤮"

A friend of the mum told 7News , "My friend is outraged and distraught over the incident. It's revolting."

She also raised concerns over the fact the product hasn't been recalled. "I mean, it's a children's product. And there is a clear breach of health and safety here!"

A Bega Group spokesperson told Kidspot: "As soon as we were made aware of this, we commenced working with our broader team to conduct a thorough investigation which is still underway.

"The safety of our consumers and quality of our product is, as always, the top priority."

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What is black mould and why is it dangerous?

According to Healthline, black mould, a type of fungus including species like Stachybotrys chartarum, is notorious for its dark green or black appearance and potential health risks.

Primarily triggering allergic reactions such as stuffy noses or coughing, its impact is worse in people with asthma, mould allergies, or compromised immune systems. In these cases, even minimal exposure to mould spores can lead to severe respiratory symptoms.

But the risks aren't limited to those with pre-existing conditions. In substantial quantities, mould spores can be harmful to anyone's health.

After exposure, you may experience coughing, nose stuffiness, red or itchy eyes, a skin rash or a sore throat. Mould exposure may also particularly affect children.

Originally published as Aussie mum's urgent warning after revolting find inside iconic kids' snack