Meijer Recalls Yogurt After Customer Finds Glass Inside

Meijer Recalls Yogurt After Customer Finds Glass Inside
(FDA)
Jack Phillips
2/9/2018
Updated:
2/9/2018

Meijer says it’s recalling some of its yogurt products after glass pieces were discovered inside a cup.

The recall entails some Greek and low-fat yogurt that have an expiration date of March 8, 2018, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of select Meijer branded Greek and Low-fat yogurt as a precautionary measure due to the potential risk of a small glass particles. Meijer became aware of the issue when a customer returned a yogurt cup containing two small pieces of glass. Upon investigation at the retailer’s manufacturing facility, there may have been a possible risk of contamination,” the release stated.

The agency adds: “There have been no illnesses, injuries or additional product concerns to date. The hazard risk to customers is considered low. The product was sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.”

The items being recalled are :

Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Black Cherry 5.3 oz. with UPC code 7-08820-12657-2

Meijer Yogurt Low-fat Blueberry 6 oz. with UPC code 7-08820-41513-3

Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Plain 5.3 oz. with UPC code 7-60236-11601-1

Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Vanilla 5.3 oz. with UPC code 7-60236-11603-5

Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Strawberry 5.3 oz. with UPC code 7-60236-12418-4

Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Blueberry 5.3 oz. with UPC code 7-60236-12431-3

The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the UPCs, according to the FDA release.

“Consumers who have purchased this product should throw it away or return the product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund. Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact Meijer at 800-543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their physician,” the FDA says.

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