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Friday, February 9, 2018

Retailer Recalls Yogurt for Potential Glass Contamination

Meijer is recalling of their Greek and Low-fat yogurt as a precautionary measure due to the potential risk of a small glass particles after 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."

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm596050.htm
Meijer Recalls Select Meijer Greek and Low Fat Yogurt Products
For Immediate Release
February 8, 2018

Contact
Consumers  800-543-3704
Media  Jennifer Rook   Jennifer.Rook@meijer.com  616-791-2794
Announcement
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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.

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.

Meijer is voluntarily recalling the following products with an Expiration date - 3/8/2018:
UPC  UPC Description
7-08820-12657-2 Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Black Cherry 5.3 oz.
7-08820-41513-3 Meijer Yogurt Low-fat Blueberry 6 oz.
7-60236-11601-1 Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Plain 5.3 oz.
7-60236-11603-5 Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Vanilla 5.3 oz.
7-60236-12418-4 Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Strawberry 5.3 oz.
7-60236-12431-3 Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Blueberry 5.3 oz.

The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs. 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.

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