Ellenos initiates recall for yogurt sold at Costco

Costco Ellenos recall overview: 

• Who: Ellenos Real Greek has issued an allergy alert on some vanilla bean yogurt cups. 
• Why: Some of the products may contain undeclared egg.
• Where: The Costco Ellenos recall is active in the United States.
• What are my options: Consumers interested in healthy food may be interested in the Mayo Clinic Diet.

Ellenos Real Greek has issued a recall on some vanilla bean yogurt cups sold at Costco, as some of the products may contain undeclared egg.

The recall was published on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website April 25. 

It applies to Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4-ounce cups sold in Costco 12-pack cases, with item number 1340833.

According to the recall, Ellenos Real Greek LLC is recalling the Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4-ounce cups because they may contain undeclared egg. 

“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product,” the recall states.

The recall was initiated when a few 4-ounce cups containing bright yellow puree instead of solid white yogurt with vanilla bean flakes were discovered in vanilla bean yogurt cups, the company said. After a full internal investigation, it was determined the vanilla bean yogurt cups were inadvertently used and packed with lemon curd yogurt products; the vanilla bean yogurt cup label does not declare egg, the company added.

No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date. The company is not facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

Return for a full refund, recall states

The affected Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4-ounce cup has the affected ‘best before’ date of 04/23/2023 printed on a blue foil seal and the UPC 8 57290 00620 1. It is sold as part of the 12-pack case, and each case has the UPC 8 57290 00617 1. 

Consumers with an egg allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and should dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

In December, Meijer recalled one of its oat-based plain yogurt alternatives as it contains undeclared almonds. 

Are you affected by this yogurt cup recall? Let us know in the comments.

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