Chobani Idaho

Recall #F-0031-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-05

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What happened

Chobani Champions Greek yogurt tubes and cups are being recalled because some packages were found to be bloated or swollen, and there have been reports of illnesses linked to the product. The recall affects blueberry-flavored yogurt sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased Chobani Champions 2.25 oz. or 3.5 oz. blueberry yogurt tubes or cups should check their products.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it. Check the UPC codes (8-18290-01262-3 or 8-18290-01205-0) and look for any bloating or swelling on the package. Throw away affected products or return them to the store where you bought them.

Product

Chobani Champions tubes, 2.25 oz., are sold in packages of 8, 16, or 36 counts per packages: 6/4/3.5 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Blueberry, UPC 8-18290-01262-3; Chobani Champions also comes in 3.5 oz plastic cups: 8/8/2.25 oz. Champions 1.5% Milkfat Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Rockin Blueberry-Tubes, UPC 8-18290-01205-0

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

3,954 (3.5 oz) cases; 33,038 (2.25 oz) 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