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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0026-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging

Chobani is recalling 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry & Blueberry Blended 8 Value Packs 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 recalling 22,375 cases of 3/8/3.5 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry & Blueberry Blended-8 Value Pack. The recall was initiated due to reports of illnesses and product that was bloated and swollen. The affected product is identified by UPC 8-18290-01288-3 and has Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013.

The product was distributed nationwide. The recall code includes a four-digit time stamp from Sep 11-13 to Oct 07-13 and the IMS number 16-012, which corresponds to a production plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product and Best By dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
3/8/3.5 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Strawberry & Blueberry Blended-8 Value Pack, UPC 8-18290-01288-3
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
22,375

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 →