Nearly 54,000 Cases of Chocolate Milk Recalled: See Affected Products
Colorado-based milk manufacturer Horizon Organic Dairy has recalled more than 53,000 cases of chocolate milk because the milk may spoil prematurely.
Horizon initiated the voluntary recall in early August for 53,760 cases of 1% low-fat chocolate milk in 8-fluid-ounce cartons. The cartons came in 12- and 18-count boxes. A seal issue could cause early expiration, the company told USA TODAY on Aug. 31.
“This (seal) issue may cause the product packaging to appear bloated or be prone to leakage, and the contents may be subject to premature spoilage,” Kendra Harrison, Horizon’s head of quality and food safety, said in an emailed statement.
Harrison added that the recall is not related to an allergen, microorganism or pathogen contamination.
What We Know About the Recall
The alert was also shared on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website. As of Aug. 31, the FDA still needed to classify the recall, according to Horizon.
The company has not received reports of illnesses or hospitalizations related to the recalled milk, Harrison said.
USA TODAY contacted Horizon on Aug. 31 to confirm which retailers sold the recalled products. Stores including Target, Walmart, Whole Foods and Kroger list various Horizon milk products on their websites.
How to Identify the Recalled Product
The affected products were sold in red 12-count or 18-count boxes. Most recalled cases are 12-count boxes.
34,524 cases of 8-ounce Chocolate Milk 1%, 12-count, with these best-by dates:
- Jan. 28, 2027
- Jan. 30, 2027
- Jan. 31, 2027
- Feb. 1, 2027
- Feb. 2, 2027
- Feb. 3, 2027
19,236 cases of 8-ounce Chocolate Milk 1%, 18-count, with these best-by dates:
- Jan. 31, 2027
- Feb. 1, 2027
- Feb. 2, 2027
What to Do if You Have the Milk
Customers who have the recalled milk should not consume it, the company said.
Keep the packaging and call Horizon customer relations at 1-888-494-3020 for refund information. Consumer relations specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.
Reporting by Saleen Martin, USA TODAY.
