The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1954-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Dannon Recalls ACTIVIA Light Yogurt Due to Potential Mold

Dannon is recalling specific lots of ACTIVIA Light Nonfat Yogurt due to the potential for mold. Consumers should check expiration codes and stop using affected products.

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 is potential mold, which is a low-risk contamination without reported illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

The Dannon Company is recalling certain lots of ACTIVIA Light Nonfat Yogurt in Strawberry-Banana and Peach flavors. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for mold in the product.

The affected product consists of 12-pack boxes of 4oz cups. The recall covers 6,045 cases distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The specific lots are identified by UPC 36632 02764 and expiration codes PLT 49-64 SEP 24 2013 WJ, PLT 49-64 SEP 29 2013 WJ, and PLT 49-64 OCT 08 2013 WJ.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific expiration codes and UPC. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Dannon ACTIVIA¿ LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt Strawberry-Banana & Peach Flavor, 12 PACK of 4oz cups, Form fill seal 4oz cup
Hazard
Affected units
6,045

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 (2)

  • Expiration code of PLT 49-64 SEP 29 2013 WJ
  • Expiration code of PLT 49-64 OCT 08 2013 WJ

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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