Chobani Recalls Greek Yogurt Because Of Product Concerns

Sept. 6, 2013

Chobani, Inc., of Twin Falls, Idaho, is voluntarily recalling its Greek yogurt because of product complaints. The company has ceased the distribution of the product due to reports of product bloating and swelling and some claims of illness as the company continues its investigation to identify the root cause.

The potentially affected product was distributed nationwide from its Twin Falls, Idaho facility and was delivered to consumers through retail and club stores.

The products subject to recall are identified as those with best by date codes of Sept. 11 to 13 (four digit time stamp) to Oct. 07 to 13 (four digit time stamp). The product matching the affected codes should be discarded. The quality of Chobani products and the trust of its consumers are the company's primary concern, according to the release, and it sincerely apologizes to its consumers impacted by this issue. Chobani holds itself to the highest standards and is committed to fully transparent and decisive action to rectify any identified issues.

This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

LIST OF RECALLED PRODUCTS WITH UPC CODE

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Plain -- 8-94700-01001-4

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Vanilla -- 8-94700-01002-1

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Honey -- 8-94700-01003-8

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Strawberry -- 8-94700-01004-5

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Blueberry -- 8-94700-01005-2

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Peach -- 8-94700-01006-9

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Lemon -- 8-94700-01009-0

12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Pineapple -- 8-94700-01010-6

12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Passion Fruit -- 8-94700-01011-3

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Raspberry -- 8-94700-01012-0

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Pomegranate -- 8-94700-01015-1

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Black Cherry -- 8-94700-01016-8

12/6 oz Chobani 0% Apple Cinnamon -- 8-94700-01017-5

12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Plain -- 8-94700-01031-1

12/6 oz. Chobani 2% StrawberryBanana -- 8-94700-01032-8

12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Mango -- 8-94700-01033-5

12/6 oz Chobani 0% Blood Orange -- 8-94700-01034-2

12/6 oz Chobani 2% Banana -- 8-94700-01044-1

12/6 oz Chobani 0% Pear -- 8-18290-01202-9

12/6 oz Chobani 2% Apricot -- 8-18290-01258-6

12/6 oz Chobani 0% Blackberry -- 8-18290-01259-3

12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Key Lime Blend -- 8-18290-01271-5

12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Coconut Blend --8-18290-01273-9

12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Orange Vanilla Blend -- 8-18290-01274-6

15/6 oz Chobani Blue 0% Club Pack, BB, Straw, Peach -- 8-18290-01216-6

6/6 oz. Chobani 0% Peach -- 8-94700-01030-4

6/6 oz Chobani 2% Pineapple -- 8-94700-01038-0

6/6 oz Chobani 0% Black Cherry -- 8-94700-01039-7

6/6 oz Chobani 0% Strawberry -- 8-94700-01040-3

6/6 oz Chobani 0% Blueberry -- 8-94700-01041-0

6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Key Lime Blend -- 8-18290-01275-3

6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Raspberry Blend -- 8-18290-01276-0

6/4/6oz Chobani 2% Coconut Blend -- 8-18290-01277-7

6/4/6oz Chobani 2% Orange Vanilla Blend -- 8-18290-01278-4

6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Vanilla Blend -- 8-18290-01279-1

6/4/6oz Chobani 2% Strawberry Banana Blend -- 8-18290-01280-7

6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Strawberry FOB -- 8-18290-01281-4

6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Blueberry FOB -- 8-18290-01282-1

6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Black Cherry FOB -- 8-18290-01283-8

6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Peach FOB -- 8-18290-01284-5

6/4/6oz Chobani 2% Pineapple FOB -- 8-18290-01285-2

6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Blackberry FOB -- 8-18290-01286-9

6/16 oz Chobani 0% Plain  -- 8-94700-01007-6

6/16 oz Chobani 0%Vanilla  -- 8-94700-01008-3

6/16 oz Chobani 2% Mango Blended -- 8-94700-01018-2

6/16 oz Chobani 0% Peach Blended -- 8-94700-01029-8

6/16 oz Chobani 2% Plain -- 8-94700-01037-3

6/16 oz Chobani 2% Van Choc Chunk Blended -- 8-94700-01045-8

6/16 oz Chobani 2% Pineapple Blended -- 8-94700-01046-5

6/16 oz Chobani 0% Blueberry Blended -- 8-94700-01055-7

6/16 oz Chobani 0% Black Cherry Blended --  8-94700-01056-4

6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Plain --  8-94700-01013-7

6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Vanilla -- 8-94700-01014-4

6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Strawberry -- 8-94700-01026-7

6/32 oz. Chobani 2% Plain -- 8-94700-01043-4

6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Plain Club Pack -- 8-94700-10184-2

6/4/3.5 oz Champions 1.5% Van Choc Chunk -- 8-94700-01048-9

6/4/3.5 oz Champions 1.5% Very Berry -- 8-94700-01049-6

6/4/3.5 oz Champions 1.5% Banana Honey -- 8-94700-01052-6

6/4/3.5 oz Champions 1.5% Orange Vanilla -- 8-94700-01058-8

6/4/3.5oz Champions 2% Strawberry --  8-18290-01261-6

6/4/3.5oz Champions 2% Blueberry -- 8-18290-01262-3

6/4/3.5oz Champions 2% Strawberry Banana --  8-18290-01263-0

6/4/3.5oz Champions 2% Dragonfruit -- 8-18290-01264-7

6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 0% Bite Raspberry w/ Dark Chocolate Chips -- 8-18290-01208-1

6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 0% Bite Coffee w/ Dark Chocolate Chips -- 8-18290-01209-8

6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 2% Bite Fig w/ Orange Zest -- 8-18290-01210-4

6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 2% Bite Caramel w/ Pineapple -- 8-18290-01211-1

6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 2% Bite Honey Ginger -- 8-18290-01213-5

6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 0% Bite Mint Chocolate Chunk -- 8-18290-01293-7

3/8/3.5oz Chobani 0% Strawberry/Peach -- 8-18290-01287-6

3/8/3.5oz Chobani 0% Strawberry/Blueberry -- 8-18290-01288-3

3/8/3.5oz Chobani 0% Black Cherry/Blackberry -- 8-18290-01289-0

3/8/3.5oz Chobani 2% Mango/Pineapple -- 8-18290-01290-6

4/4/3.5 oz 2% Champions Club BH/VB -- 8-94700-10102-6

8/8/2.25 oz 1.5% Jammin Strawberry -- 8-18290-01204-3

8/8/2.25 oz 1.5% Rockin Blueberry -- 8-18290-01205-0

8/8/2.25 oz 1.5% Chillin Cherry -- 8-18290-01206-7

8/8/2.25 oz 1.5% Swirlin Strawberry Banana -- 8-18290-01207-4

8/8/2.25 oz 2% Flyin' Dragon Fruit -- 8-18290-01265-4

6/16/2.25 oz Champs 1.5% Rockin Blueberry & Jammin Strawberry -- 8-18290-01225-8

6/16/2.25 oz 1.5% Chillin Cherry & Swirlin Strawberry Banana -- 8-18290-01240-1

6/36/2.25 oz Champs 1.5% CP Rockin Blueberry & Jammin Strawberry -- 8-18290-01230-2

12/5.3 oz Chobani 0% Flip Strawberry Sunrise -- 8-18290-01226-5

12/5.3 oz Chobani 1.5% Flip Key Lime Crumble -- 8-18290-01227-2

12/5.3 oz Chobani 1.5% Flip Almond Coco Loco -- 8-18290-01228-9

12/5.3 oz Chobani 0% Flip Vanilla Golden Crunch -- 8-18290-01229-6

12/5.3 oz. Chobani 0% Flip Blueberry Power -- 8-18290-01247-0

12/5.3 oz. Chobani 1.5% Flip Peachy Pistachio -- 8-18290-01248-7

12/5.3 oz. Chobani 2% Flip Tropical Escape -- 8-18290-01249-4

12/5.3 oz. Chobani 2% Flip Nutty for Nana -- 8-18290-01260-9