The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0058-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging

Chobani is recalling 12/6 oz. 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Pear Fruit on the Bottom 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 10,668 cases of 12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Pear Fruit on the Bottom. The product was distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated due to reports of illnesses and observations of bloated and swollen product packaging.

The affected product is identified by UPC 8-18290-01202-9. The Best By dates range from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. The code 16-012 indicates production at a plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if they have it. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Pear Fruit on the Bottom, UPC 8-18290-01202-9
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
10,668

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 →