CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dannon Activia Light Nonfat Yogurt Strawberry / Blueberry recalled

The Dannon Company, Inc - Discovery & Innovation Center is recalling Dannon Activia Light Nonfat Yogurt Strawberry / Blueberry Flavor 12- cups Strawberry, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC 36632 03581 Expiration code of DEC 05 2012 MZ

Quantity recalled4,494 cases / 12 / 4 oz

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1241-2013
FDA event ID: 63529
Recalling firm: The Dannon Company, Inc - Discovery & Innovation Center, White Plains, NY
Brand: Dannon Activia
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 23 Oct 2012
FDA classified: 20 Mar 2013
Reported: 27 Mar 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Yogurt

Timeline

23 Oct 2012	Recall initiated by company
20 Mar 2013	Classified by FDA	+148 days
27 Mar 2013	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The recalled products may potentially contain metal fragment(s) from a faulty manufacturing part.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dannon Activia LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt Strawberry / Blueberry Flavor 12-4oz cups STRAWBERRY INGREDIENTS: CULTURED GRADE A NON FAT MILK, STRAWBERRIES***BLUEBERRY INGREDIENTS: CULTURED GRADE A NON FAT MILK, BLUEBERRY PUREE***DISTRIBUTED BY THE DANNON COMPANY, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10603***UPC 36632 03581 Expiration code of DEC 05 2012 MZ

Where it was distributed

The product was distributed nationwide including the states of: FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, WI.

Nationwide Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland Maine Michigan North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The recalled products may potentially contain metal fragment(s) from a faulty manufacturing part.

Which lots are affected?

UPC 36632 03581 Expiration code of DEC 05 2012 MZ

Where was it sold?

The product was distributed nationwide including the states of: FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, WI.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 63529

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Cultured Dairy recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Cultured Dairy recalledDannon	The Dannon Company, Inc - Discovery & Innovation Center	Foreign Material	Nationwide
27 Mar 2013	CLASS II	Dannon Activia Light Nonfat Yogurt Peach Flavor 4x4oz cups recalledDannon Activia	The Dannon Company, Inc - Discovery & Innovation Center	Foreign Material	Nationwide

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