If you haven't seen this story yet it is quite interesting. Greek yogurt is loved by many and despised by others. It has a taste and texture that many find distasteful. But for the health nut Greek yogurt is a must because it has the best protein ratio. But dairy, like other food products, is subject to outside pathogens and even in the most sterile environments contamination is still a threat.
The Greek yogurt company Chobani is being scrutinized over the harm that dairy mold is causing in 38 of their flavors.
Eighty nine people have reported illness after eating one of these contaminated yogurts in the Twin Falls area.
Last week Chobani told stores carrying these containers to destroy 35 varieties. According to an article by USA Today the code for these containers is 16-012 and the expiration dates between Sept. 11 and Oct. 7.
The "mold can act as an opportunistic pathogen for those with compromised immune systems," Chobani said last week.
The threat from this is low and the sickness that people have experienced has been minor. However, it is important if you are at the grocery store over the next couple weeks looking for yogurt check the product code.
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