The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0017-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging

Chobani is recalling specific lots of 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla Chocolate Chunk due to reports of illnesses and bloated packaging.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states 'report of illnesses,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for FDA Class II recalls involving hospitalization or significant injury reports, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Chobani Idaho is recalling 6,783 cases of 6/4/3.5 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla Chocolate Chunk. The recall was initiated due to reports of illnesses and observations of bloated and swollen product packaging.

The affected product is identified by UPC 8-94700-01048-9. The recall covers units with Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. These products were produced at a facility in Twin Falls, Idaho, and distributed nationwide.

Consumers with this product should check the packaging for the specific UPC and Best By dates listed above. If the product matches these details, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
6/4/3.5 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Vanilla Chocolate Chunk, UPC 8-94700-01048-9
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
6,783

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 →