Imported prepackaged yoghurt product suspected to contain undeclared allergen (gluten)

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (April 20) that a kind of imported prepackaged yoghurt product might contain gluten, a known allergen, but it was not declared on the product's food label. The CFS urged consumers who are intolerant to gluten not to consume the affected batch of the product. Those who feel unwell after consuming the product concerned should seek medical treatment. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if they possess it.

Product details are as follows:

Product name: Authentic Greek Yogurt with Vanilla
Brand: Marks & Spencer
Place of origin: Greece
Importer: Alf Retail Hong Kong Limited
Pack size: 500 grams per box
Use-by date: May 12, 2026

​"The CFS noticed that the above-mentioned batch of the product concerned might contain gluten, a known allergen, which was not declared on its food label and followed up with the relevant importer. The importer confirmed that it had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product concerned, and has voluntarily stopped sales and removed from shelves the affected product and initiated a recall as a precautionary measure. Members of the public may call its hotline at 800931457 during office hours for enquiries about the recall," a spokesman for the CFS said.

"Individuals who are intolerant to gluten may develop symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and a rash upon consumption," the spokesman added.

The spokesman advised those who are intolerant to gluten not to consume the affected batch of the product, and to seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the food. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately should they possess it.

The Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W) require that all prepackaged food for sale in Hong Kong should list out the food ingredients in its list of ingredients. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.

The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.

Ends/Monday, April 20, 2026