Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging
Chobani is recalling 74,295 cases of Strawberry Banana Blended Greek Yogurt nationwide due to reported 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 with hospitalization or significant injury reports, warranting a Severe classification.
Plain-English summary
Chobani Idaho is voluntarily recalling 74,295 cases of 12/6 oz. and 6/4/6 oz. Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry Banana Blended. The affected products were distributed nationwide and carry Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. The recall was initiated following reports of consumer illnesses and observations of bloated and swollen product packaging.
The recall involves specific UPC codes 8-94700-01032-8 and 8-18290-01280-7. Production codes for the affected units include time stamps from September 11-13 to October 07-13, along with the IMS number 16-012, which identifies the Twin Falls, Idaho production plant.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their Best By dates and UPC codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact Chobani for a refund or further instructions. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- 12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry Banana Blended, UPC 8-94700-01032-8; 6/4/6 oz. Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry Banana Blended, UPC 8-18290-01280-7
- Manufacturer
- Chobani Idaho
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Yogurt
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 74,295
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.
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