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Briggs said 95 percent of the affected products have already been pulled from shelves. The company, based in New Berlin, N.Y., said the affected products came from its Idaho facility and represents less than 5 percent of its total production. Greek yogurt in general has surged in popularity as well, with fans saying they prefer its thicker consistency and relatively higher protein content when compared with the sweeter yogurt varieties that have long been sold in American supermarkets. The private company had an estimated $244 million in revenue in 2010, according to S&P Capital IQ. Chobani says customers with the affected code dates should contact its customer service team at
care@chobani.com to get replacement products.
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