Silica Gel Contamination Found in Children's Yogurt... Lukt Initiates Recall

Silica Gel Contamination Confirmed in Some Yogurt Products for Children
Lukt Initiates Recall Measures
Consumers Voice Concerns: "Is There Evidence of Safety?"

The premium dairy brand Lukt announced that it is conducting a recall of some of its yogurt products for children after confirming the possibility of silica gel contamination due to packaging damage. The company stated, "Silica gel is not a harmful substance to the human body," but still advised consumers not to consume the products for safety reasons.

Lukt Kindi's 'Organic Yogurt Plain 85g' has been found to possibly contain silica gel, and a recall is currently underway. Lukt

On September 24, Lukt Kindy, which specializes in dairy products for infants and toddlers, said, "Recently, we identified that a small amount of silica gel, included as a desiccant in the packaging of some 'Organic Yogurt Plain 85g' products, may have mixed into the yogurt ingredients."

The company added, "Silica gel is used as a desiccant in food packaging and is not a harmful substance to the human body, but we deeply apologize for the occurrence of foreign material contamination in a product intended for precious children."

The affected product is 'Lukt Kindy Organic Yogurt Plain 85g' with a consumption deadline of September 24. A total of 7,900 units of this product were produced on September 9, and among them, three products were found to contain one or two silica gel beads. The contaminated silica gel is white and transparent, about 1 to 2 mm in diameter, and is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO₂).

The company informed customers who purchased the affected product that they can receive a prompt refund by leaving their information. Additionally, customers are advised not to consume the product if they still have it in their possession and to dispose of it. If any abnormal symptoms occur after consumption, customers are encouraged to contact the customer service center for immediate assistance.

The company has reported this incident to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and plans to take transparent actions in accordance with future guidelines. Lukt also announced that it will strengthen raw material management and inspection processes to prevent similar incidents from recurring. The company emphasized, "Other products, except for those involved in this incident, have been produced and shipped normally, so they are safe to consume," and added, "We will prioritize customer safety and trust by managing our products even more thoroughly."

However, consumer complaints and concerns have continued even after the recall was initiated. One consumer wrote on the Lukt website, "My 19-month-old child had to visit the hospital due to diarrhea and dehydration," adding, "Even if silica gel is said to be safe, the greatest concern is that there is no guarantee it will have no impact on health in the future." Other consumers questioned, "What is the basis for claiming that silica gel is not harmful to the human body?" and demanded, "Disclose the medical evidence that silica gel is harmless to humans."

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