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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1242-2013/FDA enforcement
The Dannon Company, INC - Discovery & Innovation Center·Food·Oct 23, 2012

Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Cultured Dairy Snack Vanilla Flavor 4x4oz Cups

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameThe Dannon Company, INC - Discovery & Innovation Center
Recalling firmThe Dannon Company, INC - Discovery & Innovation CenterWhite Plains, NY, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 36632 00427 Expiration code of NOV 25 2012 MZ
Distribution area
Nationwide

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

United States

Quantity affected662 cases / 6 / 4x4 oz cups
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 27, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1242-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The Dannon Company, INC - Discovery & Innovation Center initiated this food recall on October 23, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The recalled products may potentially contain metal fragment(s) from a faulty manufacturing part. The FDA report lists distribution as: The product was distributed nationwide including the states of: FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The recalled products may potentially contain metal fragment(s) from a faulty manufacturing part.

Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Cultured Dairy Snack Vanilla Flavor 4x4oz Cups was made or distributed by The Dannon Company, INC - Discovery & Innovation Center in White Plains, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1242-2013, dated March 27, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Cultured Dairy Snack Vanilla Flavor 4x4oz Cups recall?

The Dannon Company, INC - Discovery & Innovation Center recalled Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Cultured Dairy Snack Vanilla Flavor 4x4oz Cups in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1242-2013. The recalled products may potentially contain metal fragment(s) from a faulty manufacturing part.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the The Dannon Company, INC - Discovery & Innovation Center recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1242-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.