Check Your Fridge! Massive Horizon Chocolate Milk Recall Issued

Check Your Pantry: Over 53,000 Cases Impacted in Horizon Chocolate Milk Recall

If your kids love packing chocolate milk in their lunchboxes, you’ll want to double-check your pantry immediately. Organic dairy giant Horizon Organic Dairy has issued a voluntary Horizon Chocolate Milk Recall affecting more than 53,000 cases of its popular single-serve chocolate milk cartons nationwide. The warning comes after reports of bloated packaging and concerns over premature spoilage, leaving consumers at risk of opening a carton to unpleasant odors and tastes.

Horizon Chocolate Milk Recall
The 8-ounce Horizon Organic Shelf-Stable Aseptic 1% Chocolate Milk carton subject to the voluntary recall. Photo courtesy of FDA.

Why the Recall Was Triggered: Bloated Cartons & Early Spoilage

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Horizon, the issue came to light following multiple consumer complaints regarding swollen single-serve cartons.

Further investigation revealed that the contents of certain batches could spoil well before their listed expiration date. Drinking spoiled milk can lead to unpleasant taste, strange textures, and potentially uncomfortable stomach upset. The recall specifically target the 8-ounce Shelf-Stable Aseptic 1% Chocolate Milk sold in both 12-pack and 18-pack configurations.

How to Check Your Milk: Affected UPCs and Expiration Dates

To ensure your family’s safety, check the packaging details on any Horizon chocolate milk you recently purchased. The affected products include:

  • 12-Pack Cartons:

    • UPC Code: 742365002700

    • Best-By Dates: Jan 28, Jan 30, Jan 31, Feb 1, Feb 2, and Feb 3, 2027

  • 18-Pack Cartons:

    • UPC Code: 742365208867

    • Best-By Dates: Jan 31, Feb 1, and Feb 2, 2027

What You Should Do Next

If you happen to have any of the recalled cartons at home, FDA officials advise that you do not consume them. Dispose of the milk immediately, but make sure to retain your proof of purchase (such as a physical receipt or the carton packaging with the code intact).

For details regarding full refunds or replacement vouchers, consumers can contact the Horizon Consumer Care Team directly at (888) 494-3020. Keep your kitchen safe and give your pantry a quick scan today.

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Yeongchae Song
By Yeongchae Song
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