Spar has issued a nationwide recall of selected yoghurt products after identifying a production fault that may affect product quality and could potentially cause stomach upset if consumed.
The recall, announced by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) on 9 July 2026, affects a range of Spar-branded yoghurt products sold across South Africa from 15 June 2026.
According to the NCC, the recall follows notification from Spar after a machine malfunction during production resulted in product “blowing” – a defect that can alter the yoghurt’s taste, smell and appearance.
Production fault prompts precautionary recall
Spar said the issue was caused by equipment failure during the manufacturing process, prompting the retailer to remove the affected products from circulation as a precautionary measure.
Consumers are advised not to consume any of the affected products, as doing so may result in stomach discomfort or other mild gastrointestinal symptoms.
The recall forms part of Spar’s product safety procedures and was communicated to the National Consumer Commission in line with consumer protection regulations.
Products affected
The recall includes selected batches of the following Spar-branded products:
Spar Fat Free Yoghurt
Spar Low Fat Yoghurt
Spar Double Cream Yoghurt
Spar Indulge Double Cream Yoghurt
SparActive Drinking Yoghurt
The affected products carry:
Sell-by date: 9 August 2026
Use-by date: 12 August 2026
Spar has indicated that only products matching these dates are affected by the recall.
Consumers urged to return products
Customers who have purchased any of the recalled yoghurt products are encouraged to stop using them immediately and return them to their nearest SPAR store.
Consumers will receive either:
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