The Centre for Food Safety (CFS)

Prepackaged yoghurt product 

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 imported prepackaged yoghurt product might contain gluten, a known allergen, but it was not declared on the product's food label. 
• Individuals who are intolerant to gluten may develop symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and a rash upon consumption.

• 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.

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

• The trade should also stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately should they possess it.

• Consumers who are intolerant to gluten should not consume the affected batch of the product, and should seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the food. 

The CFS press release

Members of the public may call its hotline at 800931457 during office hours for enquiries about the recall