The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0014-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging

Chobani is recalling specific lots of 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla Blended because of reported illnesses and bloated packaging.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for Class II recalls with health impact reports.

Plain-English summary

Chobani Idaho is recalling specific lots of Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla Blended. The recall involves 12/6 oz., 6/16 oz., 6/32 oz., and 6/4/6 oz. value pack containers. The affected products were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to reports of illnesses and product that was bloated and swollen. The source text does not specify the number of illnesses, the specific pathogen involved, or the exact cause of the bloating.

Consumers should check their pantries for the affected UPC codes and Best By dates listed in the official recall notice. If you have these products, do not consume them and contact the manufacturer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla Blended, UPC 8-94700-01002-1; 6/16 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla Blended, UPC 8-94700-01008-3; 6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla Blended, UPC 8-94700-01014-4; 6/4/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek…
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • 2013 through October 07
  • 2013
  • 16-012 is the IMS number of a production plant in Twin Falls
  • Idaho.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 64 recalled by Chobani Idaho under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 64 products in this recall →

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