Thursday, September 5, 2013

Chobani, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Greek Yogurt Because of Product Concerns

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Chobani, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Greek Yogurt Because of Product Concerns


Contact
Consumer:
877-847-6181

Media:
Amy Juaristi
212-364-0057
amy.juaristi@chobani.com
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 5, 2013 - Chobani, Inc., of Twin Falls, Idaho is voluntarily recalling Greek Yogurt.
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 follows:
Best By Date CodesIMS NumberChobani Branded ProductsUPC Codes
Sep 11 –13 (four digit time stamp)
to
Oct 07-13 (four digit time stamp)
16-012 (three digit line number)Chobani 6 oz. cups – all flavors
Chobani 16 oz. tubs – all flavors
Chobani 32 oz. tubs – all flavors
Chobani 3.5 oz. cups – all flavors
Chobani Bite™ 3.5 oz. cups – all flavors
Chobani Flip™ 5.3 oz. containers – all flavors
Chobani Champions® cups 3.5 oz. – all flavors
Chobani Champions® tubes 2.25 oz., 8, 16 and 36 count – all flavors
See attached list.
Consumers who have purchased the product should discard the product and may contact the company's Customer Loyalty Team at chobani.com/care or call us at 877-847-6181 between the hours of 9am and 5pm ET. Our team is diligently working to coordinate replacements or refunds and will be in touch as soon as possible during this time of very high contact volumes.
The quality of Chobani products and the trust of its consumers are the company's primary concern, 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

DescriptionUPC Code
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Plain8-94700-01001-4
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Vanilla8-94700-01002-1
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Honey8-94700-01003-8
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Strawberry8-94700-01004-5
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Blueberry8-94700-01005-2
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Peach8-94700-01006-9
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Lemon8-94700-01009-0
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Pineapple8-94700-01010-6
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Passion Fruit8-94700-01011-3
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Raspberry8-94700-01012-0
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Pomegranate8-94700-01015-1
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Black Cherry8-94700-01016-8
12/6 oz Chobani 0% Apple Cinnamon8-94700-01017-5
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Plain8-94700-01031-1
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% StrawberryBanana8-94700-01032-8
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Mango8-94700-01033-5
12/6 oz Chobani 0% Blood Orange8-94700-01034-2
12/6 oz Chobani 2% Banana8-94700-01044-1
12/6 oz Chobani 0% Pear8-18290-01202-9
12/6 oz Chobani 2% Apricot8-18290-01258-6
12/6 oz Chobani 0% Blackberry8-18290-01259-3
12/6 oz. Chobani 0% Key Lime Blend8-18290-01271-5
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Coconut Blend8-18290-01273-9
12/6 oz. Chobani 2% Orange Vanilla Blend8-18290-01274-6
15/6 oz Chobani Blue 0% Club Pack, BB, Straw, Peach8-18290-01216-6
6/6 oz. Chobani 0% Peach8-94700-01030-4
6/6 oz Chobani 2% Pineapple8-94700-01038-0
6/6 oz Chobani 0% Black Cherry8-94700-01039-7
6/6 oz Chobani 0% Strawberry8-94700-01040-3
6/6 oz Chobani 0% Blueberry8-94700-01041-0
6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Key Lime Blend8-18290-01275-3
6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Raspberry Blend8-18290-01276-0
6/4/6oz Chobani 2% Coconut Blend8-18290-01277-7
6/4/6oz Chobani 2% Orange Vanilla Blend8-18290-01278-4
6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Vanilla Blend8-18290-01279-1
6/4/6oz Chobani 2% Strawberry Banana Blend8-18290-01280-7
6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Strawberry FOB8-18290-01281-4
6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Blueberry FOB8-18290-01282-1
6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Black Cherry FOB8-18290-01283-8
6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Peach FOB8-18290-01284-5
6/4/6oz Chobani 2% Pineapple FOB8-18290-01285-2
6/4/6oz Chobani 0% Blackberry FOB8-18290-01286-9
6/16 oz Chobani 0% Plain8-94700-01007-6
6/16 oz Chobani 0%Vanilla8-94700-01008-3
6/16 oz Chobani 2% Mango Blended8-94700-01018-2
6/16 oz Chobani 0% Peach Blended8-94700-01029-8
6/16 oz Chobani 2% Plain8-94700-01037-3
6/16 oz Chobani 2% Van Choc Chunk Blended8-94700-01045-8
6/16 oz Chobani 2% Pineapple Blended8-94700-01046-5
6/16 oz Chobani 0% Blueberry Blended8-94700-01055-7
6/16 oz Chobani 0% Black Cherry Blended8-94700-01056-4
6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Plain8-94700-01013-7
6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Vanilla8-94700-01014-4
6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Strawberry8-94700-01026-7
6/32 oz. Chobani 2% Plain8-94700-01043-4
6/32 oz. Chobani 0% Plain Club Pack8-94700-10184-2
6/4/3.5 oz Champions 1.5% Van Choc Chunk8-94700-01048-9
6/4/3.5 oz Champions 1.5% Very Berry8-94700-01049-6
6/4/3.5 oz Champions 1.5% Banana Honey8-94700-01052-6
6/4/3.5 oz Champions 1.5% Orange Vanilla8-94700-01058-8
6/4/3.5oz Champions 2% Strawberry8-18290-01261-6
6/4/3.5oz Champions 2% Blueberry8-18290-01262-3
6/4/3.5oz Champions 2% Strawberry Banana8-18290-01263-0
6/4/3.5oz Champions 2% Dragonfruit8-18290-01264-7
6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 0% Bite Raspberry w/ Dark Chocolate Chips8-18290-01208-1
6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 0% Bite Coffee w/ Dark Chocolate Chips8-18290-01209-8
6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 2% Bite Fig w/ Orange Zest8-18290-01210-4
6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 2% Bite Caramel w/ Pineapple8-18290-01211-1
6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 2% Bite Honey Ginger8-18290-01213-5
6/4/3.5 oz Chobani 0% Bite Mint Chocolate Chunk8-18290-01293-7
3/8/3.5oz Chobani 0% Strawberry/Peach8-18290-01287-6
3/8/3.5oz Chobani 0% Strawberry/Blueberry8-18290-01288-3
3/8/3.5oz Chobani 0% Black Cherry/Blackberry8-18290-01289-0
3/8/3.5oz Chobani 2% Mango/Pineapple8-18290-01290-6
4/4/3.5 oz 2% Champions Club BH/VB8-94700-10102-6
8/8/2.25 oz 1.5% Jammin Strawberry8-18290-01204-3
8/8/2.25 oz 1.5% Rockin Blueberry8-18290-01205-0
8/8/2.25 oz 1.5% Chillin Cherry8-18290-01206-7
8/8/2.25 oz 1.5% Swirlin Strawberry Banana8-18290-01207-4
8/8/2.25 oz 2% Flyin' Dragon Fruit8-18290-01265-4
6/16/2.25 oz Champs 1.5% Rockin Blueberry & Jammin Strawberry8-18290-01225-8
6/16/2.25 oz 1.5% Chillin Cherry & Swirlin Strawberry Banana8-18290-01240-1
6/36/2.25 oz Champs 1.5% CP Rockin Blueberry & Jammin Strawberry8-18290-01230-2
12/5.3 oz Chobani 0% Flip Strawberry Sunrise8-18290-01226-5
12/5.3 oz Chobani 1.5% Flip Key Lime Crumble8-18290-01227-2
12/5.3 oz Chobani 1.5% Flip Almond Coco Loco8-18290-01228-9
12/5.3 oz Chobani 0% Flip Vanilla Golden Crunch8-18290-01229-6
12/5.3 oz. Chobani 0% Flip Blueberry Power8-18290-01247-0
12/5.3 oz. Chobani 1.5% Flip Peachy Pistachio8-18290-01248-7
12/5.3 oz. Chobani 2% Flip Tropical Escape8-18290-01249-4
12/5.3 oz. Chobani 2% Flip Nutty for Nana8-18290-01260-9
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