The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1056-2019·Announced 2019-01-23

Hiland Chocolate Milk Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Hiland Dairy is recalling 1,151 half-gallons of chocolate milk because complaints indicated an egg nog flavor, suggesting the presence of undeclared egg ingredients.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for a common allergen (egg), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC is recalling 1,151 half-gallons of Hiland Chocolate Milk. The recall was initiated after the firm received complaints that the chocolate milk had an egg nog flavor. Egg nog is manufactured at the same plant and contains egg ingredients, but the chocolate milk label does not declare egg.

The affected product is Hiland Chocolate Milk, 1/2 gallon (1.89 L), with a UPC of 0-7206000128-0 and a sell-by date of December 13, 2018. The product was distributed to grocery stores in the Kansas City, MO area and the St. Joseph, MO area.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with an egg allergy should be particularly cautious, as the presence of egg ingredients poses a risk of allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
Hiland Chocolate Milk, 1/2 gallon (1.89 L). Hiland Dairy Springfield, MO 65803

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 (2)

  • UPC: 0-7206000128-0 Sell by Date: Dec 13
  • 2018 Plant Code: 29-162 Best by 12/13/18

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: