December 18, 2025 – A recent incident report has highlighted a concerning safety issue with GoGo Squeez yogurt pouches, where the plastic ring from the pouch opening reportedly breaks off and enters a child’s mouth, creating a significant choking hazard. The consumer reported two separate instances where this occurred with their daughter.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On November 22, 2025, an incident was reported concerning a GoGo Squeez yogurt pouch. According to the consumer, their daughter had been given two separate GoGo Squeez pouches. In both instances, after the pouch was opened, the plastic ring around the spout somehow broke and became detached. The parent stated that the broken ring was not noticeable before the product was given to the child. As the child was consuming the yogurt directly from the pouch, the detached ring ended up in her mouth, posing a serious choking hazard. The parent fortunately caught the ring both times before a severe incident could occur, but expressed concern and vigilance moving forward.
Safety Concerns
The reported incident raises serious safety concerns, particularly regarding the potential for choking.
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is a choking incident. Small, detached plastic pieces, such as a broken ring from a food pouch, can easily become lodged in a child’s airway. For young children, whose airways are smaller and who may lack the ability to dislodge foreign objects, choking can quickly lead to severe respiratory distress, brain damage from oxygen deprivation, or even death. The fact that the parent “luckily caught it both times” underscores the high-risk nature of this defect.
- Long-Term Risks: While no long-term physical risks from ingesting small pieces of plastic are typically associated if they pass through the digestive system, the immediate choking risk carries potential for severe, irreversible brain injury or fatality if not addressed instantly.
- Who Might Be Affected: Young children and toddlers are the primary demographic for squeeze pouches like GoGo Squeez, making them the most vulnerable population to this specific hazard. Their natural inclination to suck and bite, combined with their smaller airways and limited motor skills, increases the likelihood and severity of a choking incident. The inconspicuous nature of the breakage further exacerbates the risk, as parents may not detect the defect until it’s too late.
- Property Damage Potential: There is no property damage potential associated with this particular incident.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own or regularly purchase GoGo Squeez products, especially the model identified in this report (12502231), please take the following actions:
- Immediate Steps to Take:
* Thoroughly inspect the opening of *any* GoGo Squeez pouch before giving it to a child.
* Check the integrity of the plastic ring around the spout for any cracks, breaks, or signs of detachment.
* If you notice any damage or suspect the ring is compromised, immediately discontinue use of that pouch.
* Supervise children closely while they are consuming squeeze pouches.
- How to Check if You Own the Affected Product:
* Examine the packaging of your GoGo Squeez pouches for the model number 12502231, or other identifying codes that may be printed on the pouch itself. While the exact scope of potentially affected products is unclear without a manufacturer’s statement, vigilance is advised for all GoGo Squeez pouches.
- Prevention Measures:
* Consider transferring the contents of the pouch into a bowl or spoon for very young children, especially if you have concerns about the pouch integrity.
* Teach older children to notify an adult immediately if they feel a foreign object in their mouth or suspect a product defect.
- Reporting Procedures:
* If you experience a similar incident or discover a defective GoGo Squeez pouch, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.SaferProducts.gov.
* You may also wish to directly contact Materne North America to make them aware of the issue.
Manufacturer’s Response
No response has been provided by Materne North America regarding this incident report as of December 18, 2025.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.