Winn-Dixie stores are voluntarily recalling “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink” from its in-store dairy departments because the product may be mislabeled and may contain the undeclared allergen of wheat, store representatives said.
People sensitive to wheat protein can suffer a moderate-acute allergic reaction.
Sold in the dairy department of Winn-Dixie and SaveRite stores, the “Winn-Dixie Choco Charm Chocolate Drink” features a 1-gallon, clear plastic bottle with a yellow bottle cap and is marked with the UPC code 21140-29830.
The product affected by the recall was sold in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Winn-Dixie is working in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, store representatives said.
Consumers with questions or any doubt are encouraged to return the product to their neighborhood Winn-Dixie or SaveRite store for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may also contact Winn-Dixie Guest Services toll free at 1-866-WINN-DIXIE.