Big Bottom Milk Company Chocolate Milk Recalled for Inadequate Pasteurization
Big Bottom Milk Company is recalling chocolate milk that was not properly pasteurized. The recall affects 251 units distributed to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for failure to achieve proper pasteurization, which creates risk for harmful pathogens. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this in the high-risk category without confirmed harm per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Big Bottom Milk Company is recalling 251 units of its Grade A Chocolate Milk due to failure to achieve required pasteurization temperatures. The product has expiration dates of 09/09/2024 and 09/13/2024, with UPC code 850061506054.
The recalled milk was distributed to customers in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Consumers who have purchased this chocolate milk should not consume it. If you believe you or anyone in your household has become ill after consuming this product, contact your healthcare provider or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- BIG BOTTOM MILK COMPANY, CHOCOLATE MILK GRADE A, 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters), Big Bottom Milk Company 221 Hogan Rd, Forest City, NC, Expiration Date 09/09/2024 UPC code 850061506054
- Manufacturer
- Big Bottom Milk Company
- Category
- Food — Dairy
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Expiration Date 09/09/2024 & 09/13/2024
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Big Bottom Milk Company under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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