On Thursday, October 26, health authorities have issued a product recall regarding a batch of Activia Natural Brewed Yogurts sold in packs of 8 jars under the Activia brand. These yogurts were sold in the Auchan, Carrefour, Casino, Leclerc, Intermarché, Système U, Monoprix, Cora, Match and Schiever Distribution brands. The recall was initiated due to non-conformities, which may be visible upon opening the jar, renduring unclean products for consumption due to their liquid texture similar to milk. They present a risk of irritation if ingested, indicates the dedicated government site Consumption reminder.
The yogurts concerned are sold in batches of 8, with a use-by date set at November 9, 2023. They were produced between 10:40 a.m. and 12:25 p.m., information which is coded on the lid of the pots. These yogurts were marketed from October 7 to October 26, 2023.
What is the reference number of the products concerned?
Product category: Food
Product subcategory: Milk and dairy products
Product brand name: ACTIVIA
Names of models or references: Activia Brewed Nature by 8
GTIN: 3033490699833
Batch : 09/11 278 B1X 10:40 to 12:25
Expiration date : 09/11/2023
Packaging: Pack of 8 jars of 125g
Start/end date of marketing: From 07/10/2023 to 26/10/2023
Geographical sales area: Whole France
Distributors: Auchan, Carrefour, Casino, Leclerc, Intermarché, Système U, Monoprix, Cora, Match, Schiever Distribution
Reason for recall: Products presenting a non-compliance likely to be visible upon opening the jar making the products unfit for consumption (liquid texture like milk, risk of irritation if ingested).
Risks incurred by the consumer: Other chemical contaminants. Manufacturing defect, sealing defect (e.g.: micro leaks, defective heat sealing) or packaging anomalies
What to do if you bought contaminated yogurt?
If you have purchased this product, the government instructions are clear: no longer consume and contact consumer service. A number (0800003798) has been set up to contact the brand’s consumer service. The end date of the recall procedure is set at Saturday November 11, 2023.
What are the consequences for health?
These products were manufactured and/or stored in conditions that do not provide satisfactory health guarantees. These products are therefore likely to present a danger to the health of consumers. If consumed, the defect may cause irritation without causing irreversible health consequences.
