Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced a nationwide recall of selected SPAR yoghurt products due to a production fault that may affect product quality and safety.
The recall follows a notification from SPAR after a machine malfunction was detected during the manufacturing process. According to the NCC, the fault may cause some yoghurt products to “blow” (swell), resulting in changes to their taste, smell, and appearance. While the issue is not expected to cause serious illness, consuming the affected products may lead to stomach discomfort or an upset stomach.
The recall applies to selected products in the following ranges:
- SPAR Fat Free Yoghurt
- SPAR Low Fat Yoghurt
- SPAR Double Cream Yoghurt
- SPAR Indulge Double Cream Yoghurt
- SPAR Active Drinking Yoghurt
Some of the affected products include:
- SPAR Low Fat Strawberry Yoghurt with Fruit (500g)
- SPAR Low Fat Fruit & Orange Yoghurt (150g)
- SPAR Low Fat Passion Fruit & Orange Yoghurt (1kg)
- SPAR Low Fat Plain Yoghurt (1kg)
- SPAR Low Fat Mixed Berry Yoghurt (1kg)
- SPAR Fat Free Peach & Apricot Yoghurt (500g)
- SPAR Active Drinking Yoghurt Strawberry & Oats (300ml)
- SPAR Active Drinking Yoghurt Blackcurrant, Apple & Oats (300ml)
- SPAR Double Cream Yoghurt Black Forest (1kg)
The affected products were sold at SPAR stores nationwide from 15 June 2026 and carry a sell-by date of 9 August 2026 and a use-by date of 12 August 2026.
The NCC advises consumers not to consume any of the affected yoghurt products.
Instead, customers should:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- Return it to the nearest SPAR store.
- Receive a full refund or exchange, even if the product has already been opened.
Consumers are also encouraged to respond promptly to product recalls, as they are issued to protect public health and prevent potential harm.
Product recalls play an important role in consumer protection by removing potentially unsafe goods from the market before they cause widespread harm. The Consumer Protection Act requires suppliers to notify authorities when products pose a safety risk and to take corrective action where necessary.
While this recall is linked to a production fault rather than contamination, consumers are encouraged to inspect any recently purchased SPAR yoghurt products and return affected items if they match the recall details.
