Popular convenience chain Wawa has issued a multi-state recall for several of its milk products due to a potential choking hazard. The company's announcement, which affects stores in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, comes after the discovery of soft plastic pieces in some beverage containers. This recall has not stemmed from the milk's quality or safety but rather the concern that customers might inadvertently swallow the plastic fragments.
Shoppers who frequent Wawa locations in the mentioned states should examine their refrigerators for the affected products, which are identified by specific batch codes and UPC numbers. According to 973espn, the recall encompasses the Wawa Dutch Chocolate Milk, Chocolate Milk, Cookies & Cream Milk, and the Wawa 2% Reduced Fat Milk, all with an expiration date of March 2, 2026. Particularly, the 16-ounce Double Dutch Chocolate Milk, found in 195 locations, carries UPC #00726191015141 and is the most significant product affected.
In terms of direct impact, various New Jersey communities, including Ventnor, Galloway, Vineland, Woodbridge, and Hackensack, among others, have had the recalled items removed from Wawa stores. As reported by PHL17, the company has proactively discarded all implicated products and asked customers holding any of these to avoid consumption and return them for a refund.
Wawa has been transparent about the issue, asserting there have been no confirmed reports of injuries related to consumption of the recalled products. For those in possession of an impacted milk beverage, Wawa advises immediate disposal and offers refunds in the form of a Wawa gift card for affected consumers. This information has been echoed on WRNJ Radio, which also provided the Wawa Customer Contact Center number (1-800-444-9292) and company's website for further assistance.
While no products sold outside of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland are included in the recall, Wawa patrons in these states should remain vigilant.
