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HORIZON ORGANIC
CSWH grade B (84)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 84.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | C (60) | 2 Class II (8 points) · 2 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (100) | Tier A: 0 of 106 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 0 of 106 products · A (100) (15%) |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 30, 2021 to Oct 30, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (2 other reasons) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: In progress.
Recalls, Oct 30, 2021 to Oct 30, 2026
Class II, Aug 7, 2026 · Other reasons · FDA event 99605
Horizon Organic ORG ASEP CHOC MILK 1% 8OZ 12 CT (Item 136990, UPC 742365002700) and 18 CT (Item 136917, UPC 742365208867). Tetra Pak Carton. Distributed by: Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC ( Horizon ) 12303 Airport Way Suite 200 Broomfield, CO 80021. Shelf Stable, refrigerate after opening.
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Product has the potential to be spoiled.
- Code information
- ORG ASEP CHOC MILK 1% 8OZ 12 CT: Best By 28 JAN 2027, 30 JAN 2027, 31 JAN 2027, 01 FEB 2027, 02 FEB 2027, and 03 FEB 2027 ORG ASEP CHOC MILK 1% 8OZ 18 CT: Best By 31 JAN 2027, 01 FEB 2027, and 02 FEB 2027
- Recalling firm
- Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC
- Dates
- Recall started Aug 7, 2026; classified Sep 8, 2026
- Status
- Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 742365208867 (upc)
FDA record H-1333-2026: openFDA · Report an error
Class II, Dec 13, 2024 · Other reasons · FDA event 95990
Horizon Organic Aseptic Plain Whole Milk 8OZ 12 Pack. Refrigerate after opening. With the following UPC: 3663207113 (12 pack); 3663207127 (single unit). Distributed by: Danone US, LLC Broomfield, CO 80021. HOD (Horizon Organic Dairy) #: 140236
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Potential for premature product spoilage during shelf life.
- Code information
- Lot Code Expiration: BEST BEFORE/BY 03 MAR 2025, 04 MAR 2025, 06 MAR 2025, 07 MAR 2025 Best By/Before: 03 MAR 2025, 04 MAR 2025, 06 MAR 2025, 07 MAR 2025
- Recalling firm
- Horizon Organic Dairy, LLC
- Dates
- Recall started Dec 13, 2024; classified Jan 17, 2025
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 36632071279 (upc_core)
FDA record F-0406-2025: openFDA · Report an error
2 recall events by Danone US, LLC name no brand, so they are on the owner's page, not counted here.
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
None of the 106 products with an ingredient statement contains a watched ingredient.
Labels change: each row shows the date of its FoodData Central record. A brand that has changed a recipe can report it with "Report an error".
FDA warning letters to Danone US, LLC, Oct 30, 2021 to Oct 30, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.
FDA dye pledge: In progress
Danone U.S.: Light + Fit Greek, YoCrunch
- Eliminate certified color additives from U.S. portfolio.
Source: FDA's tracker of food industry dye pledges
Shown, not graded: a completed pledge already shows up as fewer dyes in the ingredients.