The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0068-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports

Chobani is recalling 1.5% Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Very Berry 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves reported illnesses, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chobani Idaho is recalling 6/4/3.5 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Very Berry (UPC 8-94700-01049-6). The recall involves 28,828 cases of the product that were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to reports of illnesses and product 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 four-digit time stamps from Sep 11-13 to Oct 07-13 and the IMS number 16-012, which identifies a production plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if the packaging is bloated or swollen. The source text does not specify the exact number of illnesses or the specific pathogen involved.

The recalled product

Product
6/4/3.5 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Very Berry, UPC 8-94700-01049-6
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
28,828

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 →