Product recall: presence of foreign bodies in yoghurts

Marketed in Biocoop stores – throughout France – many batches of sheep’s milk yoghurts of different flavors (plain, vanilla, lemon, 0% fat, etc.) have been removed from the shelves. A metallic foreign body has been detected in these products. Other inert objects potentially dangerous to your health may also be present. This is why, as a precaution, it is recommended not to consume these products.

Biocoop: recalled sheep’s milk yoghurts

The first product recall concerns numerous batches of sheep’s milk yogurts (plain or vanilla flavor) from the Biocoop brand. Marketed between 03/03/2023 and 04/04/2023, these products have been removed from the shelves:

• Product Category: Food;
• Product Sub-Category: Milks and Milk Products;
• Product Brand Name: BIOCOOP;
• Names of models or references: plain plain sheep’s milk yoghurt 4x125g, vanilla flavored firm sheep’s milk yoghurt 4x125g;

• Packaging: Cardboard pots packaged in fours;
• Marketing start/end date: From 03/30/2023 to 04/04/2023;
• Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator;
• Geographical area of ​​sale: entire France;
• Health mark: FR 09 167 001;
• Distributors: Biocoop stores;
• Contact number: 05 61 69 20 66.

Good to know : a refund or an exchange at your point of sale will be possible until May 10, 2023 for this product recall.

A second product recall concerning other Biocoop brand vanilla or plain yoghurts marketed in stores until April 28, 2023. Beads with a diameter of less than 1mm were found in these yoghurts:

• Product Category: Food;
• Product Sub-Category: Milks and Milk Products;
• Product Brand Name: BIOCOOP;
• Names of models or references: Vanilla sheep yoghurts 4x100g, 4 plain sheep yoghurts 4x100g;

• Marketing start/end date: Until 04/28/2023;
• Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator;
• Geographical area of ​​sale: entire France;
• Health mark: FR 09 167 001;
• Distributors: Biocoop stores;
• Contact number: 08 00 80 71 02.

Good to know : a refund or an exchange at your point of sale will be possible until May 17, 2023 for this product recall.

Other many defective batches

Still according to the Rappel Conso site, a third and final recall concerning other sheep’s milk yogurts (vanilla flavor, lemon flavor, 0% fat, etc.) has been made. These are those of the Biochamps brand, also sold in Biocoop stores throughout France from 03/28/2023 to 04/04/2023:

• Product Category: Food;
• Product Sub-Category: Milks and Milk Products;
• Product Brand Name: Biochamps;
• Names of models or references: traditional 0% fat sheep’s milk yogurt 2x125g, traditional 1/2 skimmed plain sheep’s milk yogurt 2x125g, traditional vanilla-flavored sheep’s milk yogurt 2x125g, traditional lemon-flavoured sheep’s milk yogurt 2x125g;

• Marketing start/end date: 03/28/2023 to 04/04/2023;
• Packaging: glass jars packaged in pairs;
• Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator;
• Geographical area of ​​sale: entire France;
• Health mark: FR 09 167 001;
• Distributors: Biocoop stores;
• Contact number: 05 61 69 20 66.

Good to know: a refund or exchange at your point of sale will be possible until May 10, 2023 for this product recall.

What if I have one of these products?

According to the Rappel Conso website, a metallic foreign body was detected in these batches mentioned above. Other inert products such as glass, metal, textiles, marbles or even paper can also be there. This is why, due to a risk of injury and adverse effects following the ingestion of these yoghurts, it is therefore strongly recommended not to consume them.

If you have one of these lots, you can bring it back to your point of sale. A refund will be offered to you in the form of compensation.