Parents warned after FSANZ issues urgent recall for Coco2 Infant Formula
Marketed as a 'trusted plant-based choice for growing babies', Coco2 claims to be the world's first coconut-powder–based formula for babies and infants.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has urged anyone who bought Stage 1 Coco2 Infant Formula 800g, Stage 2 Coco2 Follow-on Formula 800g, or Stage 3 Coco2 Toddler Drink 800g with an expiry date of 01/2027 to return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
It blames incorrect feeding instructions contained in labelling errors, including incorrect scoop size, for the recall.
The products have been available for sale in Go-Vita and Priority Health in NSW, QLD, VIC and SA and Priceline in QLD, and online nationally.
'Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice,' a FZANZ statement about the recall reads.
For more information, consumers are advised to contact SSM International Pty Ltd on (07) 3299 2477,
hello@coco2.com.au
or
www.coco2.com.au
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