The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0870-2018·Announced 2018-03-07

Meijer Greek Yogurt Recalled for Potential Glass Particles

Meijer Distribution is voluntarily recalling select Greek and Low-fat yogurt products due to a potential risk of small glass particles.

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 is described as a voluntary precautionary measure for a potential hazard (glass particles) without reported injuries, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is announcing a voluntary recall of select Meijer branded Greek and Low-fat yogurt products. This action is being taken as a precautionary measure due to the potential risk of small particles of glass in the product.

The specific product identified in the recall details is Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Black Cherry 5.3 oz., packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal. The affected units carry the date code 3/8/2018 and the code 7-08820-12657-2. The recall covers 8,976 units.

The products were distributed to Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. There is no foreign or VA/DOD distribution. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific items and stop consuming them if found.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Black Cherry 5.3 oz. The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs.
Affected units
8,976

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Meijer Distribution, 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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