Yogurt Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning to Customers
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Danone U.S. is recalling all YoCrunch® products due to fears of potential plastic pieces in the dome topper.
Newsweek has reached out to the company via email Monday night for comment.
Why It Matters
Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.
Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine “major” food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
Contaminants like plastic present health risks including choking, damage to teeth, digestive tract injury and the potential for microplastic absorption leading to systemic exposure. Foreign objects in food products, like small plastic shards, could obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.
What To Know
The voluntary recall affects all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch® yogurts and is isolated only to the separate topper and does not impact the yogurt itself, the FDA says.
The agency’s alert has images and product details including lot numbers and expiration dates listed in a chart on its website for customers to reference.
The FDA warns if people consume the product and there is plastic in the dome topper, it could “cause a choking response.”
It was unknown to Newsweek if there had been any injuries or illnesses related to this recall at the time of publication.
YoCrunch® yogurt can be seen in a July 14 recall due to the potential presence of plastic in the product’s topper. (Photo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) YoCrunch® yogurt can be seen in a July 14 recall due to the potential presence of plastic in the product’s topper. (Photo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
What People Are Saying
The FDA in the alert, in part: “Consumer complaints have reported the presence of plastic pieces in the toppers, which have the potential to cause choking. The plastic pieces are transparent, may have sharp edges, and could present a risk to consumers because some pieces are between 7 and 25 mm in length.”
The FDA alert continued: “This voluntary recall was initiated on July 11, 2025, and is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company is working swiftly with retail partners to remove the impacted product from shelves, while it works to address the issue and bring back the YoCrunch® products so many people enjoy.”
What Happens Next
The FDA is expected to continue monitoring the recall, and additional guidance may be issued as more information is gathered regarding the scope of distribution.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled YoCrunch® yogurts are advised to check product labels and contact the company’s Consumer Care Line at 1-877-344-4886 on weekdays for refund information.
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