A major food safety concern has emerged as Danone North America announced an urgent nationwide recall of their popular YoCrunch yogurt products due to potentially dangerous plastic fragments found in the toppings.
According to the Daily Mail, the recall affects all 17 varieties and sizes of YoCrunch yogurt products with toppings like granola, cookie dough, Oreo, M&M, Snickers and Twix pieces. The plastic pieces, described as transparent with sharp edges measuring up to one inch in size, could pose serious risks including throat lacerations if consumed.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating potential temporary or reversible health consequences. While several customers have reported finding plastic fragments, no injuries have been reported so far. The affected products were manufactured between May and early June 2025 with September expiration dates.
The recall encompasses YoCrunch products sold at major retail chains including Walmart, Target, Dollar General and Wegmans across the United States. Danone has confirmed that all varieties of YoCrunch yogurts with toppings are included in this safety measure.
The company's investigation revealed that the plastic fragments match materials used in packaging molds at their manufacturing facilities. This suggests the contamination likely occurred during the production process at their plants in White Plains, New York, and Louisville, Colorado.
Consumers who have purchased any YoCrunch products are strongly advised to check lot codes and expiration dates. The company is offering full refunds through their customer service hotline and urges customers not to consume potentially affected items.
This marks the third major recall involving dangerous foreign objects in packaged foods this month alone. Industry experts point to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and increased automation as potential factors behind the recent surge in quality control issues.
A recent report from the Institute of Food Technologists highlighted a 15% increase in plastic fragment contamination incidents in processed foods over the past three years. These incidents are often linked to equipment malfunctions or material defects in packaging systems.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that foodborne illnesses affect approximately one in six Americans annually, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.
This recall follows other recent quality control challenges for Danone North America. Earlier this year, the company voluntarily recalled over 75,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamers due to spoilage concerns and reported illnesses.
The company has stated that comprehensive safety reviews are underway at both manufacturing facilities. Quality control procedures are being enhanced to prevent similar incidents in the future.
All production lines involved in YoCrunch manufacturing will undergo thorough inspection before operations resume.
The recall affects all YoCrunch products currently on store shelves, including 6oz individual cups and 4oz four-packs in various flavors. The FDA emphasizes that consumers should immediately dispose of any affected products.
Customers seeking refunds or with concerns about consumed products can contact YoCrunch's dedicated customer service line. The company has promised full cooperation with regulatory authorities throughout this process.
This incident underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining food safety standards across increasingly complex supply chains and automated production systems. As investigations continue, both manufacturers and regulators face pressure to strengthen quality control measures protecting consumer safety.
