Chobani Yogurt: Air Force Bans Product Due To Hemp Seeds Ingredient
The U.S. Air Force said no to the Chobani’s Blueberry Power Flip flavor Greek yogurt because of the presence of hemp seeds, which can often create a false positive test result in service personnel thanks to the trace amounts of THC they contain.
Air Force policy:
“Studies have shown that products made with hemp seed and hemp seed oil may contain varying levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient of marijuana which is detectable under the Air Force Drug Testing Program. In order to ensure military readiness, the ingestion of products containing or products derived from hemp seed or hemp seed oil is prohibited. Failure to comply with the mandatory provisions of this paragraph by military personnel is a violation of Article 92, UCMJ.”
Jessica DiGennaro, a spokeswoman for Chobani, told the Air Force Times that Blueberry Power Flip contains about 10 grams of hemp seeds. DiGennaro said that based on other research about hemp seeds with standard amounts of THC, it would be unlikely for the Chobani product to result in a failed drug test.