Yoplait Recalls Yop Yogurts Over Possible Plastic Contamination

Yoplait has announced a recall of its Yop drinkable yogurts across Canada due to concerns about the potential presence of plastic pieces in the bottles. The recall affects various flavors and packaging sizes, prompting consumers to check their purchases to ensure safety.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall notice on March 15, 2024, stating that there have been no reported injuries related to the affected products. Customers are advised to refrain from consuming, serving, or distributing these yogurts and are encouraged to return them to the point of purchase for a refund.

Details of the Recall

The recall encompasses all Yop single 200 mL bottles and six-packs with a best before date of January 12, 2026, or earlier. Additionally, Yop 200 mL variety packs, including 15-packs and 12-packs, with a best before date up to January 3, 2026, are included in the recall. The specific flavors affected are:

– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Blueberry Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Strawberry Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Strawberry Banana Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Birthday Cake Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Vanilla Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Banana Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Raspberry Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Peach Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Yuzu Mandarin Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Tropical Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Mermaid Blackberry Starfruit Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Lactose Free Strawberry Raspberry Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Lactose Free Mango Flavour, 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Strawberry Flavour, Vanilla Flavour and Strawberry-Banana Flavour, 15 x 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Strawberry Flavour, 6 x 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Strawberry Banana Flavour, 6 x 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Strawberry Banana Flavour, Blueberry Flavour, Strawberry Flavour and Raspberry Flavour, 12 x 200 mL
– Yop Drinkable Yogurt Strawberry Flavour and Vanilla Flavour, 12 x 200 mL

Consumers who have purchased any of these products should carefully inspect their refrigerators and dispose of any recalled items.

Consumer Guidance

The CFIA recommends that customers monitor their yogurt stock and adhere to the recall instructions. They should not consume any of the affected products, even if they appear to be intact. Instead, these yogurts should either be returned to the store where they were purchased or discarded.

Yoplait has taken this precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety and maintain confidence in their products. For further updates, individuals can sign up for recall notices via email or social media on the CFIA’s official website.

As the situation develops, Yoplait is expected to provide additional information regarding the cause of the contamination and any measures being implemented to prevent future occurrences.