100,000 Yop Yoghurt Bottles Recalled in Mauritius Over Foreign Body Risk

Consumers in Mauritius and Rodrigues are being urged to check their fridges after approximately 100,000 bottles of Yop — the popular French drinkable yoghurt brand — were subject to a precautionary recall due to the risk of foreign body contamination. The recall, reported by Le Défi Media, covers a significant volume of stock distributed across both the main island of Mauritius and the smaller island of Rodrigues, located roughly 560 kilometres to the northeast. **What Is Yop?** Yop is a drinkable yoghurt produced by French dairy giant Yoplait, widely sold in Mauritian supermarkets and convenience stores. It is particularly popular with children and young consumers. The product is imported and distributed locally, making it a staple in many Mauritian households. **What Is the Risk?** The recall is described as "preventive" — meaning it has been issued out of caution rather than in response to confirmed reports of injury or illness. However, the presence of foreign bodies in food products — which can include fragments of plastic, glass, or metal — poses a genuine choking or injury hazard, particularly for young children. At this stage, the specific nature of the foreign bodies suspected in the affected bottles has not been publicly detailed, nor has the batch or lot number been confirmed in the available reporting. **What Should Consumers Do?** If you have recently purchased Yop yoghurt bottles in Mauritius or Rodrigues, authorities advise that you: - **Stop consuming** the product immediately until further guidance is issued. - **Check the batch information** on your bottle if and when specific lot numbers are confirmed by health authorities or the distributor. - **Return the product** to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement. - **Do not discard the bottle** if you wish to make a formal complaint — keeping the packaging may support any consumer complaint. **Who Oversees Food Safety in Mauritius?** Food safety in Mauritius falls under the remit of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security, which works alongside the Agricultural Marketing Board (AMB) and customs authorities to monitor imported foodstuffs. Recalls of this scale are relatively rare on the island and typically involve coordination between the importer, the ministry, and retail distribution networks. **What This Means** With around 100,000 bottles involved, this is a substantial recall by Mauritian standards. Parents and caregivers — especially those who buy Yop for children — should treat this as an active precaution. Until official batch numbers and further details are released by health authorities or the local distributor, the safest course is to avoid consuming any recently purchased Yop bottles. Consumers with concerns can contact the Consumer Protection Unit under the Ministry of Commerce or the point of sale where the product was purchased. Source: Le Défi Media