BIG BOTTOM MILK COMPANY, CHOCOLATE MILK GRADE A, 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters), Big Bottom Milk Company 221 Hogan Rd, Forest City, NC, Expiration Date 09/09/2024 UPC code 850061506054

Required pasteurization temperatures were not achieved.

Recall #: F-0012-2025
Affected scope: 251 units of 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters)
Initiated: August 28, 2024

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Big Bottom Milk Company recalled BIG BOTTOM MILK COMPANY, CHOCOLATE MILK GRADE A, 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters), Big Bott… - a moderate-severity action.

BIG BOTTOM MILK COMPANY, CHOCOLATE MILK GRADE A, 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters), Big Bott… was recalled by Big Bottom Milk Company in October 9, 2024. Reason: Required pasteurization temperatures were not achieved.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0012-2025 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Big Bottom Milk Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Required pasteurization temperatures were not achieved..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: October 9, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0012-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

BIG BOTTOM MILK COMPANY, CHOCOLATE MILK GRADE A, 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters), Big Bottom Milk Company 221 Hogan Rd, Forest City, NC, Expiration Date 09/09/2024 UPC code 850061506054

Reason for recall

Required pasteurization temperatures were not achieved.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	F-0012-2025
Date reported	October 9, 2024
Date initiated	August 28, 2024
Recalling firm	Big Bottom Milk Company
Firm location	Rutherfordton, NC
Affected scope	251 units of 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters)
Distribution	US distribution to GA, NC, and SC.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

BIG BOTTOM MILK COMPANY, CHOCOLATE MILK GRADE A, 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters), Big Bottom Milk Company 221 Hogan Rd, Forest City, NC, Expiration Date 09/09/2024 UPC code 850061506054. Recalled by Big Bottom Milk Company. Units affected: 251 units of 1 US Half Gallon (1.89 liters).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Required pasteurization temperatures were not achieved.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 9, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0012-2025.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US distribution to GA, NC, and SC..

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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