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Document And Entity Information - shares
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Apr. 18, 2016
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name LIFEWAY FOODS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000814586  
Document Type 10-Q/A  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2016  
Amendment Flag true  
Amendment description Change that impacts financial statements  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,158,858
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016