FDA Releases Small Entity Compliance Guide on Final Rule to Revoke the SOIs for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and to Amend the Standard for Yogurt

December 12, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the availability of a Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) to help explain the actions a small entity must take to comply with recent changes made to “Milk and Cream Products and Yogurt Products; Final Rule To Revoke the Standards for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and To Amend the Standard for Yogurt.”

WayFare Announces Hy-Vee Will Carry Its Entire Line of Dairy-Free Yogurts

September 28, 2023 WayFare

WayFare, a plant-based company serving the dairy-free community, announces the grocery chain Hy-Vee is now carrying its entire yogurt line, Certified Free From™ the Top 9 Allergens* and made from a base of pumpkin seeds, butter beans and oats.

Icelandic Provisions Brings Authentic Skyr to US

May 8, 2023 Icelandic Provisions

Icelandic Provisions Skyr has new single-serve flavors that are hitting shelves now, offering U.S. consumers a unique fusion of Nordic tradition and tantalizing fruity flavors.

Ellenos Real Greek LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg In Vanilla Bean Yogurt 4oz Cup In Costco 12-Pack

April 28, 2023 FDA

Ellenos Real Greek LLC of Federal Way, WA is recalling Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt 4oz. cups, sold in Costco 12-Pack case, item #1340833, because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

After More than 40 Years of Advocacy, FDA Issues Final Order on Yogurt Standard of Identity Consistent with Guidance from the International Dairy Foods Association

Joseph Scimeca, PhD, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the following statement today on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final order to modify the yogurt standard of identity final rule, published on June 9, 2021, in line with IDFA’s requested changes and objections: