Kids yoghurt pouch recall over choking fears across Australia

AUSTRALIANS are being advised of a national recall of several popular children’s yoghurt products after choking fears were raised.

Parmalat Australia has recalled some of these products from shelves across Australia. Picture: Supplied

AUSTRALIANS have been advised of a national recall of popular children’s yoghurt product over choking fears.

The NSW Food Authority reports that

Parmalat Australia has recalled Calciyum, Woolworths & Aldi Brooklea yoghurt pouches sold at various retailers including Woolworths, Aldi, Metcash/IGA, Foodworks, Foodland, Friendly Grocer 4 Square and/or Farmer Jacks stores nationally.

The recall is due to a packaging fault resulting in a potential choking hazard.

The products being recalled are:

Calcium 70g pouches

Banana: August 21 and 28, 2017, September 5, 11, 18 and 25, 2017, October 3, 2017

Vanilla: August 20 and 28, 2017, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2017, October 2, 2017

Strawberry: August 21 and 28, 2017, September 4, 5, 11, 12, 19, 25 and 26, 2017, October 2 and 3, 2017

Fruit Salad: August 21 and 28, 2017, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2017, October 2, 2017

Woolworths 70g pouches

Vanilla: August 21 — October 3, 2017 (inclusive)

Banana: August 21 — October 3, 2017 (inclusive)

Strawberry: August 21 — October 4, 2017 (inclusive)

Parmalat Australia has recalled some of these products from shelves across Australia. Picture: Supplied

Aldi Brooklea Yoghurt 150g pouches

Strawberry, Vanilla, Tropical: August 20 — September 24, 2017 (inclusive)

Consumers have been advised not to eat this product, and are entitled to a full refund.

The recall comes just days after the company also recalled of Tamar Valley Dairy Kids Yoghurt 110g pouches due to faulty green-coloured caps.

Tamar Valley Dairy Kids Yoghurt. 110g have been recalled Australia-wide. Picture: AAP

The products recalled two days ago include:

*Tamar Valley Dairy Kids Tropical All Natural Greek Yoghurt, 110g, metallic pouch, Use by August 20 through to September 25 2017 (inclusive)

* Tamar Valley Dairy Kids Vanilla All Natural Greek Yoghurt, 110g, metallic pouch, Use by August 20 through to September 25 2017 (inclusive)

* Tamar Valley Dairy Kids Strawberry All Natural Greek Yoghurt, 110g, metallic pouch, Use by August 20 through to October 1 2017 (inclusive)

Consumers have been advised not to eat these product s either and can claim a full refund.

“The centre top of the green cap may become dislodged upon reapplication of the cap after initial use, and pose a choking hazard,” a statement read.

“The product can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.”

If you are concerned about your health you should seek medical advice.

For more information, contact 1800 676 961.

Originally published as Kids yoghurt pouch recall over choking fears across Australia