Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-1654-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Organic Valley Chocolate Milk recalled for pathogen contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling Organic Valley Organic Chocolate Milk nationwide due to findings of Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should discard affected products or return them to the store.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are serious pathogens capable of causing severe illness; however, no reported illnesses are stated in the source, preventing a Critical rating.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc., the manufacturer of Organic Valley Organic 1% Milkfat Lowfat Chocolate Milk (Garde A, Vitamin A&D UHT), is issuing a nationwide recall due to findings of Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

The recalled products include 8 fl oz (236 mL) individual packages (UPC 0 93966-00838 8) and 12-count wrap packages (UPC 00093966008548). Affected lot codes are: Lot Code 4302 with best-by date 11/30/2022; Lot Code 7331 with best-by date 09/29/2022; and Lot Code 8331 with best-by date 09/30/2022. Approximately 53,818,025 total units have been distributed nationwide by CROPP Cooperative (La Farge, Wisconsin).

Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum are serious pathogens that can cause severe illness. Consumers should not consume affected products and should discard them or return them to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product: Organic Valley Organic 1% Milkfat Lowfat Chocolate Milk. Garde A Vitamin A&D UHT. 8 fl oz (236mL) UPC 0 93966-00838 8. Chill and Shake before serving. Refrigerate after opening. Distributed by CROPP Cooperative La Farge, WI 54639. 12 Count wrap UPC 00093966008548
Manufacturer: Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category: Food — Dairy / Chocolate Milk
Hazard: cronobacter-sakazakii
clostridium-botulinum
Affected units: 53,818,025

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 (3)

EXPANDED 8-10-2022 Lot Code 4302 / Best By Date 11/30/2022
Lot Code 7331 / Best By Date 09/29/2022
Lot Code 8331 / Best By Date 09/30/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 77 recalled by Lyons Magnus, Inc 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.

See all 77 products in this recall →

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