Popular Children’s Yogurt Contains Sharp Plastic in New York — Do Not Eat

Popular Yogurt Recalled Over Safety Concerns in New York

Consumers in New York and across the country are being urged to check their refrigerators after a nationwide recall was issued for a well-known yogurt brand.

Danone, the company behind YoCrunch, has voluntarily recalled various yogurt products distributed throughout the U.S. citing a possible health hazard involving plastic contamination.

"Danone U.S., the makers of YoCrunch, takes every consumer experience seriously and is initiating this voluntary recall in line with its commitment to product quality and consumer safety," according to a statement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall affects all flavors and package sizes of YoCrunch currently available at retailers nationwide.

Health officials warn that the recall stems from the discovery of plastic fragments in the dome toppers that accompany the yogurt.

"If consumed, the plastic pieces could potentially cause a choking response. The issue is isolated only to the separately packaged topper and does not impact the separately packaged yogurt," the FDA explains.

The issue came to light after several consumers reported finding sharp, transparent plastic inside the topping section.

The plastic fragments range in size from 7 to 25 millimeters, posing a serious choking risk to children.

"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 warned.

Anyone who has purchased the affected products are advised not to eat them.

The FDA encourages customers to reach out to YoCrunch customer service to request a refund.

Popular Children’s Yogurt Contains Sharp Plastic in New York — Do Not Eat