Chobani Champions Greek Yogurt Tubes Recalled Due to Illness Reports
Chobani is recalling Champions Greek Yogurt tubes due to reports of illnesses and bloated packaging. Consumers should check Best By dates and stop using affected products.
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 score of 4.
Plain-English summary
Chobani Idaho is recalling specific packages of Chobani Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt tubes. The recall involves 2.25 oz. tubes sold in packages of 8, 16, or 36, specifically the Chillin Cherry variety. The affected products are identified by UPC 8-18290-01206-7 and Best By dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. The code 16-012 indicates production at a plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
The recall was initiated due to reports of illnesses and observations of bloated and swollen product packaging. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall. The affected units were distributed nationwide.
Consumers should check their refrigerators for these specific products. If the Best By date falls within the specified range and the packaging appears bloated or swollen, the product should not be consumed. Consumers can contact Chobani for further information or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Chobani Champions tubes, 2.25 oz., are sold in packages of 8, 16, or 36 counts per packages. 8/8/2.25 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Chillin Cherry-Tubes, UPC 8-18290-01206-7
- Manufacturer
- Chobani Idaho
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Yogurt
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,040
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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