Chobani Idaho

Recall #F-0027-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-05

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Chobani Champions Greek yogurt tubes (Jammin Strawberry flavor, 2.25 oz.) are being recalled because some packages were found to be swollen or bloated and there have been reports of illnesses linked to the product. This suggests possible bacterial contamination or fermentation in the yogurt.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these yogurt tubes, particularly children who eat Chobani Champions products.

What to do

Check your home for Chobani Champions tubes with UPC 8-18290-01204-3 in packages of 8, 16, or 36 counts. Do not eat any tubes that appear swollen or bloated. Throw away the product or return it to your store for a refund.

Product

Chobani Champions tubes, 2.25 oz., are sold in packages of 8, 16, or 36 counts per packages: 8/8/2.25 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Jammin Strawberry-Tubes, UPC 8-18290-01204-3

Reason for recall

Greek yogurt product Chobani Champions brand is recalled due to report of illnesses and product bloated and swollen.

Quantity affected

43,415 cases

Distribution

distributed nationwide

Lot / code info

Sep 11-13 (four didit time stamp) to Oct 07-13 (four digit time stamp) 16-012. This code is interpreted as Best By dates September 11, 2013 through October 07, 2013; 16-012 is the IMS number of a production plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-11-13