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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0020-2014·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 Strawberry due to reports of illness 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 that the recall is due to 'report of illnesses,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for FDA Class II recalls with hospitalization or illness reports.

Plain-English summary

Chobani Idaho is recalling specific varieties of 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry Fruit on the Bottom. The recall includes 12/6 oz. single-serve packs, 6/6 oz. value packs, and 6/4/6 oz. value packs. The affected products were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to reports of illnesses and observations of bloated and swollen product packaging. The agency has classified this recall as Class II. Affected units are identified by Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013, and the IMS number 16-012, which indicates production at a plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If the Best By date and IMS number match the affected range, consumers should not consume the product and should contact the manufacturer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry Fruit on the Bottom, UPC 8-94700-01004-5; 6/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry on the Bottom-6 Value Pack, UPC 8-94700-01040-3; 6/4/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry on the Bottom-4 Value Pack,
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
114,965

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 →