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title: Cocobella Dairy-Free Yoghurt Recalled Due to Milk Contamination
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# [Cocobella Dairy-Free Yoghurt Recalled Due to Milk Contamination](https://blog.foodsafety.com.au/cocobella-yoghurt-recall-dairy-free-products-may-contain-milk)

 Written by [Australian Institute of Food Safety](https://blog.foodsafety.com.au/author/australian-institute-of-food-safety) | Aug 28, 2025 9:54:32 PM

On 23 August 2025, Cocobella announced a recall of several items from its coconut yoghurt range. The recall applies to popular flavoured products, including Vanilla, Strawberry and Passionfruit, sold nationally through **Woolworths**, **Coles **and **IGA **supermarkets. 

Customers should check the best before dates listed on the [**Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) recall notice**](https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls/recall-alert/updated-22082025-cocobella-cocobella-coconut-yoghurt-products-various) to confirm if their product is affected.

## Why has Cocobella yoghurt been recalled?

Although Cocobella markets its yoghurt as dairy-free, testing identified the unexpected presence of milk protein. This triggered a recall under the **Food Standards Code**, which requires accurate labelling of all allergens. 

Even small amounts of undeclared milk can be dangerous for individuals with a milk allergy or intolerance, prompting urgent action to remove products from sale.

## Risks of undeclared milk allergens

Milk is one of the [**most common allergens in Australia**](https://blog.foodsafety.com.au/top-10-most-common-food-allergies). For those with allergies or severe intolerances, exposure can lead to symptoms such as hives, stomach upset, difficulty breathing or even life-threatening anaphylaxis. 

Many consumers choose dairy-free alternatives specifically to avoid such risks, making undeclared allergens particularly concerning.

## What should you do if you purchased Cocobella yoghurt?

If you have purchased Cocobella yoghurt:

- Do not eat the affected products
- Return them to your retailer (Woolworths, Coles or IGA) for a full refund
- Seek medical advice if you experience an allergic reaction

Full details, including batch numbers and best before dates, can be found on the [**FSANZ food recall database**](https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-recalls).

## Lessons for food businesses

Food recalls like this are a reminder of how critical allergen management is in food production and service. Cross-contamination, mislabelling or inadequate testing can put consumers at risk and damage trust in a brand. [**Training staff in allergen management**](https://www.foodsafety.com.au/courses/food-allergen-management) and maintaining robust testing protocols are essential steps for reducing risk.

For food businesses, the key to [**managing a food recall**](https://blog.foodsafety.com.au/food-handler-course-faqs-managing-food-recalls) is training, vigilance and compliance. For consumers, awareness and education are the best tools for staying safe.

**The Australian Institute of Food Safety (AIFS) is here to support your efforts.** Whether you need to train staff, strengthen your food safety systems or stay informed about best practices, our resources and [**training programs**](https://www.foodsafety.com.au/courses) are designed to help food businesses across Australia meet their responsibilities with confidence.

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