Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 14, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii
- Product type
- Fat Free Chocolate Milk
- Model numbers
- OCT 16
- Sizes
- HALF-PINT
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- HI
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 14, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
December 10, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Half-pint chocolate fat free milk is recalled due to potential quality control issues.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii produces fat-free chocolate milk in half-pint cartons. The product is perishable and requires refrigeration.
Why This Is Dangerous
The recall cites quality-control concerns that could affect product safety or quality. Consumers should not consume the product.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The recall affects Hawaii distribution and may require refunds or replacements for affected customers.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check packaging for UPC 8 50019 06410 0
- Confirm package code OCT 16 and that the product was sold or distributed in Hawaii
- Verify that the product is a half-pint fat-free chocolate milk from Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii
Where to find product info
UPC and packaging code on the carton label; Plant #06-2374 included in product details
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement typically processed within 4-8 weeks after verification
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- File a consumer complaint with the FDA recall portal if the company is unresponsive
How to prevent similar issues
- Check UPC and packaging codes when purchasing dairy products
- Refrigerate milk promptly at 40°F or below
- Only purchase dairy products from reputable retailers with recalls in mind
Documentation advice
Keep the carton and receipt for proof of purchase and for the refund process
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Product Details
Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii fat-free chocolate milk, half-pint cartons. UPC 8 50019 06410 0. Grade A pasteurized, homogenized. Plant #06-2374. Sold and distributed in Hawaii. UPC 8 50019 06410 0. Quantity: 75,566 units. Recall date: 2025-10-14. Status: ACTIVE. Model/date code: OCT 16. Distribution: Hawaii.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Half-pint fat-free chocolate milk
- Distributed in Hawaii
- OCT 16 packaging code
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