The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0073-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Chobani Greek Yogurt Recalled Due to Illness Reports and Swollen Packaging

Chobani is recalling specific lots of Almond Coco Loco-Flip Greek Yogurt due to reports of consumer illness and bloated containers.

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 reports of illnesses, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chobani Idaho is recalling 121,992 cases of Chobani 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Almond Coco Loco-Flip. The product is sold in 5.3oz (150g) square plastic containers with foil lids, packaged 12 per case. The recall is being conducted due to reports of illnesses and product that was bloated and swollen.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific UPC 8-18290-01228-9 and verify the 'Best By' date codes. The recall covers products with 'Best By' dates ranging from September 11, 2013, through October 07, 2013. The code '16-012' indicates the product was produced at a plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
The Chobani Flip product come in 5.3oz (150g) square plastic containers with a foil lid. There are 12 containers per pack. Chobani 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Almond Coco Loco-Flip, UPC 8-18290-01228-9
Manufacturer
Chobani Idaho
Affected units
121,992

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 →