Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Class action filed over Chobani yogurt advertising claims
Lawsuit filed
A putative class action lawsuit filed against Chobani LLC alleged that its low-fat Greek yogurt was fraudulently advertised and that claims about nutrition, ingredients, and allergens were false, deceptive, and misleading. These are allegations in the complaint, not a stated court determination.
Source excerpt
A putative class action lawsuit filed on Sunday against Chobani LLC claimed that its low fat Greek yogurt is fraudulently advertised and contains claims about nutrition, ingredients, and allergens which are “false, deceptive, and misleading.”
2016
Backlash over refugee employment
Chobani's practice of employing refugees and immigrants generated boycott calls and threats. The controversy highlighted the political sensitivity of the company's workforce and social-inclusion policies.
2013
Yogurt product recall
Chobani recalled selected yogurt products after reports of swollen or bloated cups and illnesses. The company investigated and identified a type of mold commonly associated with dairy as a possible cause; the recall was conducted with the FDA.