Consumers are being urged not to consume selected SPAR yoghurt products after a production fault led to a national product recall.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced on 9 July 2026 that SPAR has voluntarily recalled selected yoghurt products after a machine malfunction during production caused some products to “blow”, potentially affecting their taste, smell and appearance.
According to the NCC, consuming the affected products may cause stomach upset.
The recalled products were sold nationwide through SPAR stores from 15 June 2026 and have a sell-by date of 9 August 2026 and a use-by date of 12 August 2026.
Products affected
The recall includes 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
The specific products affected are:
- 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)
- SPAR Indulge Double Cream Yoghurt Strawberry & White Choc (100ml)
Here is the full list of products affected
| PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | BATCH DETAILS | BARCODES | QTY PRODUCED |
| SPAR Low Fat Strawberry Yoghurt with Fruit 500 g | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 500 g 6001008169632 6 x 500g 26001008169636 | 280 cases |
| SPAR Low Fat Passion Fruit & Orange Yoghurt 150 g | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 150 g 6001008651298 12 x 150g 16001008651295 | 258 cases |
| SPAR Low Fat Passion Fruit & Orange Yoghurt 1 kg | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 1 kg 6001008652417 6x 1kg 16001008652414 | 513 cases |
| SPAR Low Fat Plain Yoghurt 1 kg | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 1 kg 6001008169762 6 x 1 kg 16001008169796 | 655 cases |
| SPAR Low Fat Mixed Berry Yoghurt 1 kg | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 1 kg 6001008169694 6 x 1 kg 16001008169691 | 516 cases |
| SPAR Fat Free Strawberry Yoghurt 500 g | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 500 g 6001008170997 6 x 500 g 26001008170991 | 228 cases |
| SPAR Fat Free Peach & Apricot Yoghurt 500 g | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 500 g 6001008651793 6 x 500g 36001008651794 | 304 cases |
| SPAR Active Drinking Yoghurt Strawberry & Oats 300 ml | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 300 ml 6001008728099 12 x 300ml 16001008728096 | 368 cases |
| SPAR Active Drinking Yoghurt Blackcurrant, Apple & Oats 300 ml | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 300 ml 6001008651489 12 x 300ml 16001008651486 | 256 cases |
| SPAR Double Cream Yoghurt Black Forest 1 kg | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 1 kg 6001008804793 6 x 1kg 16001008804790 | 260 cases |
| SPAR Indulge Double Cream Yoghurt Strawberry and White Choc 100 ml | SELL BY: 09/08/2026 USE BY: 12/08/2026 | 100 ml 6001008804915 6 x (100ml x 4) 16001008804912 | 349 cases |
What consumers should do
The NCC advises consumers who have purchased any of the affected products not to consume them.
Customers should return the products to their nearest SPAR store, where they will receive either a full refund or an exchange.
The commission also encouraged consumers to respond promptly whenever product safety recalls are issued to help protect public health.
Consumers with questions regarding the recall can email ProductRecall@thencc.org.za.
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