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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0039-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging

Chobani is recalling specific Pineapple Greek Yogurt products due to reported illnesses and bloated packaging. Consumers should check Best By dates and stop using affected items.

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 score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Chobani Idaho is recalling specific varieties of Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Pineapple 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 product packaging that was bloated and swollen. The affected units have Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. These dates correspond to the four-digit time stamps 16-012 found on the packaging, which indicates production at a plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and verify the Best By dates. If the date falls within the specified range, consumers should stop using the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Pineapple Fruit on the Bottom, 8-94700-01010-6; 6/6 oz. Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Pineapple on the Bottom-6 Value Pack, 8-94700-01038-0; 6/4/6 oz. Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Pineapple on the Bottom-4 Va
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
75,902

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 →