Chobani Yogurt Recall 2013 News Update: FDA Continues to Receive Complaints About Greek Yogurt Cups Affected by Mold

A number of people continued to make complaints to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about recalled Chobani products, a popular yogurt maker.

As of Friday, at least 170 people reported becoming ill after eating recalled Chobani yogurt cups, stated the FDA. Many of them suffered from symptoms including cramps, nausea, headache or diarrhea, said a spokeswoman for the agency, according to OregonLive.com.

On September 5, Chobani issued a recall of their Greek yogurt after consumers reported yogurt in containers that appeared bloated or swollen. Some customers also reported an off taste and hissing or exploding containers.  The complaints came from people in Arizona, Delaware, New York, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, Indiana and Florida.

Initially, the company tried to avoid issuing a recall and brushed aside questions about illnesses before it acknowledged the reports later on.

The yogurt was found to be contaminated with Mucor circinelloides, a type of mold that causes dairy products to spoil, but is not considered a foodborne pathogen, reports the Food Poisoning Bulletin. The mold is a common species that usually affects fruits, vegetables and other plants. It has also been linked to previous cases of spoiled yogurt.

The yogurt company, which is based in New Berlin, NY, said that most of the affected products came from its Idaho facility and have already been pulled from shelves. The containers are marked with the code 16-012 and expiration dates Sept. 11 to Oct. 7.

Consumers can contact Chobani at 877-847-6181 as well as the FDA at 800-FDA-1088. Chobani asked customers who'd like a refund to contact it through its website, www. Chobani.com.