Camilla Jessen
Check your fridge.
A food safety alert has been issued for a widely sold dairy product in the United States. Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators following multiple recalls linked to milk bottles.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced four related recalls involving Wawa-branded milk products sold in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The recall affects 16-ounce plastic bottles across several varieties, including reduced fat, chocolate and flavored milk.
The recall was triggered after “foreign plastic material” was discovered during the production process.
Officials said the contamination was found on the bottle filling line, raising concerns that plastic fragments could be present in the milk.
Products affected
The impacted items include:
- Wawa Reduced Fat Milk 2% (UPC: 0072619101438)
- Wawa Cookies & Cream Milk (UPC: 0072619015158)
- Wawa Chocolate Low-fat Milk (UPC: 00726191014908)
- Wawa Double Dutch Chocolate Milk (UPC: 007261910)
Consumers who purchased these products are advised to check labels carefully.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II on March 18, meaning exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health issues.
While the risk is not considered severe, officials say there is still potential for injury or illness if contaminated products are consumed.
What to do
Customers should not drink the affected milk. Instead, they should dispose of it or return it to a Wawa store for a refund.
Anyone experiencing symptoms after consumption is advised to contact a healthcare provider.
For further information, the FDA has provided a consumer helpline.
Sources: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
