The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0127-2014·Announced 2013-11-20

Dannon Recalls Light & Fit Nonfat Yogurt Due to Potential Yeast Contamination

The Dannon Company is recalling Light & Fit Nonfat Yogurt because the product may contain yeast. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific affected lot.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential yeast contamination, which is generally considered a low-risk contamination without reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

The Dannon Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Dannon Light & Fit Nonfat Yogurt, 4-pack of 6 oz cups, Vanilla flavor. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain yeast.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 36632 02721 and an expiration code of OCT 27 2013 WE. A total of 3,227 units were distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, including government, military, and VA facilities.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific expiration code and UPC listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dannon LIGHT & FIT¿ Nonfat Yogurt - 4 PACK of 6 oz cups. Vanilla UPC 36632 02721
Manufacturer
The Dannon Company, Inc.
Category
Food — Dairy
Hazard
Affected units
3,227

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 code OCT 27 2013 WE

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by The Dannon Company, Inc. 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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