Chocolate Milk Sold In RI Recalled Over Addition Of Wheat

TIVERTON, RI — Arruda's Diary Farm in Tiverton has issued a recall of some of its chocolate milk due to undeclared wheat, a known allergen, that is not declared on the product's label, the Rhode Island Department of Health said Wednesday.

State health officials said people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat may experience serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they drink the milk.

The recalled products were distributed to limited stores in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and include Arruda's Dairy Farm chocolate milk with best-by dates of Aug. 16 and Sept 1. No other Arruda's Dairy Farm products are impacted by this recall, RIDOH officials said.

State health officials said all stores that received recalled milk were notified, and they have removed the products from their shelves.

There have been no illnesses reported as of Wednesday associated with recalled products, state health officials said.

Arruda's Dairy Farm has identified the cause of the issue, and corrective actions, including relabeling products, have been taken to resolve the matter.

If you purchased a recalled product, and you have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat, do not drink the chocolate milk. If you do not have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat, the milk is safe to drink, RIDOH officials said.

Anyone who purchased Arruda's Dairy Farm chocolate milk may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Arruda's Dairy Farm at 401-624-8898 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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