Chobani, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Greek Yogurt Because of Product Concerns
Contact
Consumer:
877-847-6181
Media:
Amy Juaristi
212-364-0057
[email protected]
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 Codes
IMS Number
Chobani Branded Products
UPC 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/care1 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
Description, 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
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Bumble Bee Foods SVP of Technical Services and Corporate Quality Assurance Steve Mavity said: "Due to can integrity concerns, our top priority at this time is to remove these recalled products from distribution as soon as possible. We are working closely with our sales team and with retailers to help expedite the recall. "We must assure our consumers and retailers of a safe and quality product so we very much appreciate everyone's part in disposing of the products with the specific codes indicated. We're voluntarily recalling products to ensure the highest margin of safety and quality," Mavity said. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard them by disposing in the garbage. Consumers should also direct any questions on the recall or reimbursement by contacting the 24-hour dedicated recall line at (888) 820-1947.
- Bumble Bee Foods Issues Voluntary Recall On Specific Codes Of 5-Ounce Chunk White Albacore And Chunk Light Tuna Products Due To Loose Seals Contact Consumers: 800-800-8572 Media: Della Sweetman/Erika Ulring (Fleishman-Hillard) 619-237-7700 [email protected] [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 6, 2013 - Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall on specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall has been issued because the products do not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness. Loose seals or seams could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens and lead to illness if consumed. There have been no reports to date of any illness associated with these products. Products subject to recall follow: Brunswick Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 6661332803) Can Label UPC Can Lot Code Can Best Buy Code 6661332803 3018SB1CLP Best By Jan 18 2016 6661332803 3018SB2CLP Best By Jan 18 2016 Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000020) Can Label UPC Can Lot Code Can Best Buy Code 866203 3016SBCCLP Best By Jan 16 2016 866203 3016SBDCLP Best By Jan 16 2016 866203 3016SBECLP Best By Jan 16 2016 866203 3017SB1CLP Best By Jan 17 2016 866203 3017SB3CLP Best By Jan 17 2016 866203 3017SB4CLP Best By Jan 17 2016 866203 3017SB5CLP Best By Jan 17 2016 866203 3017SB6CLP Best By Jan 17 2016 866203 3018SB2CLP Best By Jan 18 2016 866203 3018SB4CLP Best By Jan 18 2016 866203 3018SB5CLP Best By Jan 18 2016 866203 3018SBACLP Best By Jan 18 2016 866203 3018SBBCLP Best By Jan 18 2016 866203 3018SBCCLP Best By Jan 18 2016 866203 3018SBDCLP Best By Jan 18 2016 866203 3018SBECLP Best By Jan 18 2016 Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil – 48 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000021) Can Label UPC Can Lot Code Can Best Buy Code 866213 3016SACCLH Best By Jan 16 2016 866213 3016SADCLH Best By Jan 16 2016 866213 3016SAECLH Best By Jan 16 2016 866213 3016SAFCLH Best By Jan 16 2016 866213 3018SAFCLH Best By Jan 18 2016 Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 24 Count Case (Case UPC 8660000025) Can Label UPC Can Lot Code Can Best Buy Code 866253 3017SA1CKP Best By Jan 17 2016 866253 3017SA2CKP Best By Jan 17 2016 866253 3017SA3CKP Best By Jan 17 2016 866253 3017SADCKP Best By Jan 17 2016 866253 3017SAECKP Best By Jan 17 2016 866253 3017SAFCKP Best By Jan 17 2016 Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 6 Count Case of 4-Pack Cluster (Case UPC 8660000736) Cluster Pack UPC Can Label UPC Can Lot Code Can Best Buy Code 8660000736 866203 3017SBACLP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000736 866203 3017SBBCLP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000736 866203 3017SBCCLP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000736 866203 3017SBDCLP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000736 866203 3017SBECLP Best By Jan 17 2016 Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 6 Count Case of 8-Pack Cluster (Case UPC 8660000775) Cluster Pack UPC Can Label UPC Can Lot Code Can Best Buy Code 8660000776 866253 3017SABCKP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000776 866253 3017SADCKP Best By Jan 17 2016 Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water – 6 Count Case of 8-Pack Cluster (Case UPCS 8660000776) Cluster Pack UPC Can Label UPC Can Lot Code Can Best Buy Code 8660000776 866253 3017SA3CKP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000776 866253 3017SA4CKP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000776 866253 3017SA5CKP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000776 866253 3017SAACKP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000776 866253 3017SACCKP Best By Jan 17 2016 8660000776 866253 3017SB2CKP Best By Jan 17 2016 These products were distributed for retail sale nationwide between January 17, 2013 and February 28, 2013. Bumble Bee Foods SVP of Technical Services and Corporate Quality Assurance Steve Mavity said: “Due to can integrity concerns, our top priority at this time is to remove these recalled products from distribution as soon as possible. We are working closely with our sales team and with retailers to help expedite the recall. We must assure our consumers and retailers of a safe and quality product so we very much appreciate everyone’s part in disposing of the products with the specific codes indicated.” Mavity added, “There have been no consumer reports of illnesses attributed to these products, but because we’ve identified an issue with seal tightness, we’re voluntarily recalling products to ensure the highest margin of safety and quality.” Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard the product by disposing in the garbage. For any questions concerning this voluntary recall or reimbursement, consumers can contact Bumble Bee Consumer Affairs 24 hours a day at (800) 800-8572.
- Voluntary Precautionary Recall Of Arnold, Brownberry, Earthgrains, Farm, Harmons, L’oven Fresh, Stroehmann and Sara Lee Multi-grain Breads and Sara Lee Thin Style Buns Contact: Consumer: 1-800-984-0989 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 19, 2013 - BBU, Inc., the parent of the Bimbo Bakeries companies, has initiated a voluntary recall due to possible presence of flexible wire caused by a faulty screen at a third party flour mill. This recall does not affect any products currently offered for sale in retail stores but the company, out of an abundance of caution, wants to alert consumers to check any affected products they may still have in their homes. Recalled products are listed below with the applicable "Best By" dates and their states of distribution. The "Best By" date is printed on the front of the bag on the bread items and on a sticker on the thin style buns product. PRODUCTS PRODUCTS STATES Best By dates prior to and including Feb. 17: SARA LEE MULTI-GRAIN THIN STYLE BUNS CA ONLY Best By dates prior to and including Feb. 20: ALDI L’OVEN FRESH HEARTY 12 GRAIN AR, CT, DC, IL, IA, KS, MD, MA,MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC,OK, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV FARM BREAD ALL NATURAL MULTI-GRAIN UT HARMONS 100% MULTI-GRAIN WIDE PAN OVEN-BAKED BREAD UT ARNOLD DUTCH COUNTRY 100% WHOLE GRAIN AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV ARNOLD HEALTHFULL 45 CALORIES PER SLICE MULTIGRAIN DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV BROWNBERRY HEALTHFULL 45 CALORIES PER SLICE MULTIGRAIN IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND,OH, PA, SD, WI, WV BROWNBERRY DUTCH COUNTRY 100% WHOLE GRAIN IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND,OH, PA, SD, WI, WV BROWNBERRY GRAINS & MORE DOUBLE PROTEIN IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, PA, ND. SD, WI, WV BROWNBERRY HEALTHFULL NUTTY GRAIN IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, PA, SD, WI, WV STROEHMANN DUTCH COUNTRY 100% WHOLE GRAIN DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV EARTHGRAINS 12 GRAIN NATURAL BREAD ALL STATES SARA LEE 12 GRAIN BREAD HEARTY & DELICIOUS ALL STATES No other brands or products are affected. BBU is committed to providing high-quality products, and the safety and health of our consumers is our most important priority. We are working closely with the third party flour mill to avoid this issue in the future. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-984-0989 at any time 24 hours a day.
- <h3Salinas Firm Initiates A Precautionary Recall Because Of Possible Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 12, 2013 - Out of an abundance of caution, Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of select Organic Baby Spinach products with the potential to be contaminated with (EHEC) Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli. Symptoms of the diseases caused by EHEC include abdominal cramps and diarrhea that may in some cases progress to bloody diarrhea. Fever and vomiting may also occur. The products subject to the recall are limited to the following: Brand, Item Description, UPC Number, Best By, State Central Market Organics, Organic - Baby Spinach 16 oz. tray, 0-41220-18534-4, 2/24/2013, TX Full Circle Organic, Organic - Baby Spinach 16 oz. tray, 0-36800-28875-1, 2/24/20013, CA Marketside Organic, Organic - Baby Spinach 5 oz. tray, 6-81131-32898-2, 2/24/2013, AR, CO, LA, NM, OK, TX Simple Truth Organic, Organic - Baby Spinach 5 oz. tray, 0-11110-91128-5, 2/24/2013, AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, LA, MO, MT, NM, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY Taylor Farms Organic, Organic - Baby Spinach 16 oz. tray, 0-30223-04780-3, 2/24/2013 AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MN, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NJ, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY No other products or code dates are affected by this recall. The company is cooperating with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regarding this recall. There have been no reported illnesses attributed to the recalled items. Customers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the products and should dispose of them. Consumers may contact Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. for further information at 855-293-9811. Consumers with concerns about an illness from consumption of this product should contact a health care provider. Contact Consumer: 855-293-9811
- Sprouter Northwest Recalls Alfafa, Brocco Sandwich Sprouts, Clover, Spicy Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2013 - Sprouters Northwest of Kent, Washington is recalling 1953 pounds of alfalfa, clover, brocco sandwich sprouts, and spicy sprouts due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Products were distributed from 1/10/13 to 1/18/13 in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and British Columbia, Canada through retail stores and food service distribution chain. The affected products are sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand and are packaged in plastic clamshell containers and plastic 1 lb bags. The affected products are: Product Size Best by Date UPC Clover Sprouts 5oz container 1/26/2013 0 33383 70235 3 Clover Sprouts 1 lb bag 1/26/2013 0 79566 12351 5 Clover Sprouts 2lb tray 1/26/2013 0 79566 12351 5 Clover Sprouts 4oz container 1/26/2013 8 15098 00201 6 Brocco Sandwich Sprouts 4oz container 1/26/2013 8 15098 00028 9 Spicy sprouts 4oz container 1/26/2013 8 15098 00202 3 Alfalfa sprouts 4oz container 1/31/2013 8 15098 00108 8 Alfalfa sprouts 3oz container 1/31/2013 8 51042 00402 6 The problem was identified through a surveillance sampling and two samples collected at retail locations were tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). The firm is working with WSDA and the Food & Drug Administration on this recall. Consumers should not consume the recalled sprouts products and are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-253-872-0577 from 7AM to 2PM PST. Contact: Joe Campbell Consumer: 1-253-872-0577
- Specific Lots Of Hunt's Tomato Sauce Recalled For Can Defect FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 23, 2013 - Today, ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., is voluntarily initiating a product recall for specific lots of its 8 ounce Hunt's Tomato Sauce (regular variety) and Hunt's Tomato Sauce No Salt Added that were packaged in cans containing a defect in the inner lining. Although there is no food safety concern associated with the product, the can defect may cause the can to swell and the product to spurt out when opened. ConAgra Foods is advising consumers who have purchased either of these from Best By dates shown to call 866-511-7752 to ask any questions, or to arrange for replacement. The product was shipped to U.S. retail food stores and distributors in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. ConAgra Foods is working with retail customers and distributors to ensure these cans are removed from store shelves. This recall is limited only to 8-ounce cans of Hunt’s Tomato Sauce (regular variety) and Hunt’s Tomato Sauce Not Salt Added bearing the following Best By dates. No other Hunt’s products are impacted. Hunt’s Tomato Sauce (regular variety) and Hunt’s Tomato Sauce Not Salt Added are packaged in 8 ounce cans with a Hunt’s graphic logo on the front of the can. Consumers can find the Best By date by looking at either the top or bottom of the can. Hunt's Tomato Sauce (8-ounce cans): JUL 23 2014 JUL 24 2014 AUG 29 2014 AUG 30 2014 OCT 08 2014 Hunt's Tomato Sauce No Salt Added (8-ounce cans): JUL 23 2014 AUG 29 2014 OCT 07 2014 OCT 08 2014 Contact: Consumer: 866-511-7752 Media: Susan Christensen, Senior Director, Communication & External Relations ConAgra Foods 402-240-5203