The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0076-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Dannon Oikos Blueberry Yogurt Recalled for Incorrect Blackberry Labeling

Dannon is recalling Oikos Blueberry Greek Yogurt because the cups are incorrectly labeled as blackberry flavor, failing to declare the allergen carmine.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (carmine) on a common food product, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric for allergen mislabeling without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

The Dannon Company, Inc. is recalling 10,833 cases of DANNON OIKOS Fruit on the Bottom GREEK NONFAT YOGURT BLUEBERRY 0% FAT. The product was distributed nationwide. The recall involves single-serve 5.3 oz cups with expiration codes 24 SEP 2013 PS and 25 SEP 2013 PS.

The recall was initiated because the product lids correctly identify the yogurt as blueberry flavor, but the cups are incorrectly labeled as blackberry flavor. Additionally, the ingredient statement on the packaging is for the blackberry flavor, which does not declare carmine. Carmine is a potential allergen ingredient used in the manufacturing of the blueberry flavor.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their expiration codes and stop using the product if it matches the recalled description. They should contact The Dannon Company, Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
DANNON OIKOS Fruit on the Bottom GREEK NONFAT YOGURT BLUEBERRY 0% FAT

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 (1)

  • Expiration codes: 24 SEP 2013 PS and 25 SEP 2013 PS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.