CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 9 Oct 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chocolate Milk Grade A, 1 US Gallon recalled by Big Bottom Milk
Big Bottom Milk is recalling Chocolate Milk Grade A, 1 US Gallon, Big Bottom Milk Company 221 Hogan Rd, Forest City, NC, distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina. The recall was initiated on 28 Aug 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0011-2025
- FDA event ID
- 95276
- Recalling firm
- Big Bottom Milk, Rutherfordton, NC
- Brand
- BIG Bottom
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 28 Aug 2024
- FDA classified
- 3 Oct 2024
- Reported
- 9 Oct 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Product category
- Milk
Timeline
| 28 Aug 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Oct 2024 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 9 Oct 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Required pasteurization temperatures were not achieved.
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
BIG BOTTOM MILK COMPANY, CHOCOLATE MILK GRADE A, 1 US Gallon (3.79 liters), Big Bottom Milk Company 221 Hogan Rd, Forest City, NC, Expiration Date 09/09/2024 UPC code 8 50061 50604 7
Where it was distributed
US distribution to GA, NC, and SC.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Required pasteurization temperatures were not achieved.
Which lots are affected?
Expiration Date 09/09/2024 & 09/13/2024
Where was it sold?
US distribution to GA, NC, and SC.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 95276This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Chocolate Milk Grade A, 1 US Pint recalled by Big Bottom Milk.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Chocolate Milk Grade A, 1 US Pint recalled by Big Bottom MilkBIG Bottom | Big Bottom Milk | Temperature Abuse | GA, NC, SC | |
| CLASS II | Chocolate Milk Grade A, 1 US Half Gallon recalled by Big Bottom MilkBIG Bottom | Big Bottom Milk | Temperature Abuse | GA, NC, SC |
More recalls from Big Bottom Milk
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Chocolate Milk Grade A, 1 US Half Gallon recalled by Big Bottom MilkBIG Bottom | Big Bottom Milk | Temperature Abuse | GA, NC, SC |
| Food | CLASS II | Chocolate Milk Grade A, 1 US Pint recalled by Big Bottom MilkBIG Bottom | Big Bottom Milk | Temperature Abuse | GA, NC, SC |
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