Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk
Recalled by Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii LLC
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii LLC has recalled Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on December 10, 2025 and was initiated on October 14, 2025. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk, with approximately 75,566 units (half-pint per unit) affected. The company behind the recall is Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii LLC, based in Hilo, HI. The FDA describes the product as: “Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk, Grade A Pasteurized Homogenized Vitamin A&D, half-pint carton. Product is perishable keep refrigerated. UPC 8 50019 06410 0. Ingredients: Nonfat Milk, Sugar Cane, Cocoa (processed with Alkali), Corn Starch,…”
Why was Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Half-pint chocolate fat free milk is recalled due to potential quality control issues.”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (OCT 16) before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in HI. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
Distribution listed in the notice: distributed in HI.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: OCT 16
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Meadowgold Dairies Hawaii LLC or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- December 10, 2025
- Recall started
- October 14, 2025
- Distributed in
- HI
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk recalled?+
According to the FDA: Half-pint chocolate fat free milk is recalled due to potential quality control issues.
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have Meadow Gold Hawaii's Dairy Fat Free Chocolate Milk?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0214-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on September 7, 2026.