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Mauritius recalls three Arla pudding varieties over glass risk

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BrandActiv, Arla’s Mauritian distributor, is recalling several batches of protein puddings after manufacturer Arla Foods reported a risk of glass fragments. Three 200g varieties, made between 11 June and 26 July 2026, are affected; consumers should return them to their place of purchase for a refund, according to a BrandActiv statement.

BrandActiv, distributor of Arla products in Mauritius, is recalling three varieties of 200-gram Arla Protein Pudding because of a risk of glass fragments reported by manufacturer Arla Foods. The company announced the withdrawal of the affected batches in a statement issued on Saturday 24 October, Defimedia reports.

The recall concerns Chocolate flavours, with best-before dates of 11 January, 7 April and 7 May 2027, Salted Caramel with a date of 22 May 2027, and Vanilla Cookie with a date of 26 April 2027. The products were manufactured between 11 June and 26 July 2026.

BrandActiv is asking consumers not to consume the affected products and to return them to their point of purchase for a refund. The distributor can be contacted on 206 9500, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, or by email.

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