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 to confirm if their product is affected.
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.
Milk is one of the most common allergens in Australia. 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.
If you have purchased Cocobella yoghurt:
Full details, including batch numbers and best before dates, can be found on the FSANZ food recall database.
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 and maintaining robust testing protocols are essential steps for reducing risk.
For food businesses, the key to managing a food recall 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 are designed to help food businesses across Australia meet their responsibilities with confidence.