The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0889-2023·Announced 2023-05-24

Ellenos Greek Yogurt recalled for undeclared egg allergen

REAL GREEK LLC is recalling Ellenos Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz cups due to mislabeling: Lemon Curd yogurt was packaged as Vanilla Bean, and egg is not declared on the label.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving undeclared egg allergen mislabeling. Egg is a common allergen, and no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source, meeting the rubric criterion for score 3 (High): allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

REAL GREEK LLC is recalling Ellenos Greek Yogurt (Vanilla Bean, 4oz cups) due to mislabeling. Some packages contain Lemon Curd yogurt instead of Vanilla Bean. The Vanilla Bean label does not declare egg, but the mislabeled product may contain egg, creating an undeclared allergen hazard.

The affected product has a Best Before date of 4/23/2023 and Lot Number 073. The 12-pack case UPC is 8 57290 00617 1, and the individual 4oz cup UPC is 8 57290 00620 1. Approximately 340 cases (1,348 individual cups) out of 4,016 total cases distributed were impacted.

The product was distributed in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Consumers, especially those with egg allergies, should check the lot number and best-before date on their yogurt. If affected, do not consume the product. Contact the manufacturer for a refund or disposal instructions.

The recalled product

Product
The Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz cup is part of the 12-Pack case, Ellenos Greek Yogurt, Grade A Milk, Costco Item Code: # 1340833. The 12-Pack case has the UPC 8 57290 00617 1. The Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz cup has the UPC 8 57290 00620 1. Label declares Ingredients: Y
Manufacturer
REAL GREEK LLC
Category
Food — Dairy / Yogurt
Hazard
  • allergen-egg
  • mis-labeling

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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