Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging
Chobani is recalling specific lots of 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Black Cherry due to reports of consumer illness 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 that the recall is due to '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 specific lots of Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Black Cherry Fruit on the Bottom. The recall involves 12/6 oz. single-serve cups, 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 observations that the product packaging was bloated and swollen. The specific products affected have Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. These dates correspond to the four-digit time stamps Sep 11-13 through Oct 07-13 found on the packaging. The products also bear the IMS number 16-012, which identifies the production plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check the packaging for the Best By dates and IMS number listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- 12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Black Cherry Fruit on the Bottom, UPC 8-94700-01016-8; 6/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Black Cherry on the Bottom-6 Value Pack, UPC 8-94700-01039-7; 6/4/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Black Cherry on the Bottom-4 Value Pac
- Manufacturer
- Chobani Idaho
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Yogurt
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 109,540
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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