Kids among consumers who fall ill after eating recalled Cocobella yoghurt

Children are among a number of Cocobella customers who have suffered severe reactions after eating the “dairy-free” yoghurts, which were recalled last week over undeclared milk.

The popular dairy-free brand initially issued a recall alert on Thursday for pouches of three flavours.

By Saturday, the recall was expanded to include all Cocobella coconut yoghurt products, across all flavours and sizes.

“Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed,” an alert from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) said.

However, by the time the recalls were issued, many people had already fallen ill — unaware the yoghurt was to blame.

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