The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0024-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Greek Yogurt Tubes Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging

Chobani is recalling 8,687 cases of Strawberry Banana Greek Yogurt Tubes 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves reports of illnesses, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chobani Idaho is recalling 8,687 cases of 8/8/2.25 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Swirlin Strawberry Banana-Tubes. The product was distributed nationwide. The recall is being conducted due to reports of illnesses and product that was bloated and swollen.

The affected product has Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. The code 16-012 indicates the product was produced at a plant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The four-digit time stamps range from 11-13 to 07-13.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their Best By dates and codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
8/8/2.25 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Swirlin Strawberry Banana-Tubes, 8-18290-01207-4
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
8,687

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 →