The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0246-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

True Goodness Yogurt Alternative Recalled for Almond-Based Mislabeling

Meijer is recalling 1,590 tubs of True Goodness Yogurt Alternative because the product contains almond but is mislabeled as oat-based. This poses a risk to consumers with tree nut allergies.

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: FDA Class II allergen mislabeling involving almonds, a common tree nut allergen. No illnesses or hospitalizations reported. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness scores 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc has recalled 1,590 tubs of True Goodness Oat-Based Plain Yogurt Alternative, sold in 24-ounce plastic tubs (UPC 7-13733-03918-5). The product contains almond but the tub is labeled as oat-based, while the lid correctly states almond-based.

This recall affects products distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin with lot/date code #2002 | 21 DEC 2022. Consumers with tree nut allergies who relied on the tub label may have purchased the product expecting an oat-based formulation safe from nuts.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased affected tubs should discontinue use if they have a tree nut allergy. For questions, contact Meijer or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
True Goodness by Meijer Oat-Based Plain Yogurt Alternative, 24oz plastic tub, UPC: 7-13733-03918-5
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc
Category
Food — Dairy Alternative / Yogurt
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nut
  • mis-labeling

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 (3)

  • Lot
  • Date Code: #2002
  • 21 DEC 2022

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MI
  • OH
  • WI

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