Yogurt pouches recalled by New Zealand Food Safety due to presence of black plastic

Select batches of Suckies strawberry yogurt pouches are being recalled due to the presence of black plastic. Photo / New Zealand Food Safety

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) says it is supporting Epicurean Dairy Ltd in the recall of specific batches of Collective brand Suckies Strawberry Probiotic Yoghurt Pouches as the product may contain black plastic.

The affected product is sold at selected supermarkets and retailers throughout New Zealand and has not been exported.

The Collective brand Suckies Strawberry Probiotic Yoghurt Pouches sold in a four-pack (4 x 100g) with batch numbers of 32280 T2 or 32280 T3 and a best before date of April 30, 2024, are affected by this recall.

“If you have any of the affected product at home do not consume it,” NZFS deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle said.

“It should be thrown out or returned to its place of purchase for a refund.”

The issue came to light as a result of consumer complaints that the packaging’s nozzle had broken and pieces of plastic had ended up in the yoghurt.

NZFS has not received any notifications of associated injury, Arbuckle said.

“As is our usual practice, NZFS will work with Epicurean Dairy Ltd to understand how the issue arose and to prevent it happening again.”

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 611 116.