The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0131-2014·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. The recall affects specific states and government facilities.

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. The hazard is the potential presence of yeast, which is generally considered a low-risk contamination or minor labeling/quality issue without reported illnesses or severe health consequences.

Plain-English summary

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

The affected product has an expiration code of OCT 27 2013 WE and UPC 36632 02180. A total of 1,620 cases 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 found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dannon LIGHT & FIT¿ Nonfat Yogurt - 4 PACK of 6 oz cups. Cherry UPC 36632 02180.
Affected units
1,620

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.

See all 6 products in this recall →

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