SPAR recalls 11 yoghurt products due to health risk
A production malfunction has led to the recall of selected SPAR yoghurt products sold across South Africa.
Anyone who has purchased SPAR Fat Free Yoghurt, Low Fat Yoghurt, Double Cream Yoghurt, Indulge Double Cream Yoghurt or SPAR Active Drinking Yoghurt with a sell-by date of August 9, 2026 and a use-by date of August 12, 2026 is advised not to consume the product.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC), in a statement, alerted consumers to the recall of selected SPAR yoghurt products following a notification from SPAR.
The NCC is South Africa’s consumer protection regulator, responsible for safeguarding consumers’ interests and ensuring accessible, transparent and efficient redress under the Consumer Protection Act.
The affected products were sold nationally through SPAR stores from June 15.
According to SPAR, the recall was prompted by a machine malfunction during production, which resulted in the products swelling or ‘blowing’. This defect may alter the yoghurt’s taste, smell and appearance, and consuming the affected products may cause stomach upset.
Consumers who have purchased any of the affected products are urged not to consume them. Instead, they should return the products to their nearest SPAR store for a full refund or exchange.
The NCC has encouraged consumers to respond promptly to product safety recalls.
Questions or queries relating to the recall can be directed to: ProductRecall@thencc.org.za.
The full list of affected products is below:
