The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0072-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Champions Greek Yogurt Tubes Recalled Due to Illness Reports

Chobani Idaho is recalling specific lots of Chobani Champions Greek Yogurt Tubes due to reports of 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 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 1,245 cases of Chobani Champions tubes, 2.25 oz., sold in packages of 8, 16, or 36 counts. The specific product affected is the 16/2.25 oz. Chobani Champions Tubes -1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Chillin Cherry & Swirlin Strawberry Banana-Tubes Variety Pack, identified by UPC 8-18290-01240-1. The recall is being conducted 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 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 production plant code 16-012, located in Twin Falls, Idaho, is also present on the affected packaging.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By dates listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop consuming it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Chobani Champions tubes, 2.25 oz., are sold in packages of 8, 16, or 36 counts per packages. 16/2.25 oz. Chobani Champions Tubes -1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Chillin Cherry & Swirlin Strawberry Banana-Tubes Variety Pack, UPC 8-18290-01240-1
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
1,245

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 →