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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0042-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging

Chobani is recalling 12/6 oz. Passion Fruit Greek Yogurt due to reported illnesses and bloated packaging. Consumers should check Best By dates and discard affected units.

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 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 rating.

Plain-English summary

Chobani Idaho is recalling 22,751 cases of 12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Passion Fruit Fruit on the Bottom. The recall was initiated due to reports of illnesses and product that was bloated and swollen. The affected product was distributed nationwide.

The recall covers units with Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. These dates correspond to the four-digit time stamps Sep 11-13 to Oct 07-13. The product also carries the IMS number 16-012, which identifies the production plant in Twin Falls, Idaho. The UPC for the product is 8-94700-01011-3.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and verify the Best By date and IMS number. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the illnesses or the specific pathogen involved.

The recalled product

Product
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Passion Fruit Fruit on the Bottom, UPC 8-94700-01011-3
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
22,751

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 →