Wawa Recalls Milk Products in New Jersey and Nearby States

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Wawa has issued a recall for several of its milk products sold in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland due to the potential presence of soft plastic pieces, which could pose a choking hazard. The affected products include 16-ounce containers of Wawa Dutch Chocolate Milk, Wawa Chocolate Milk, Wawa Cookies N Cream Milk, and Wawa 2% Reduced Fat Milk with specific best-by dates in early March 2026.

Why it matters

The recall highlights the importance of food safety and the need for manufacturers to act quickly when potential issues are identified, in order to protect public health. Wawa is a major convenience store chain in the region, so the recall affects a significant number of consumers who regularly purchase milk and other dairy products from their stores.

The details

Wawa announced the recall on February 18, 2026 as a precautionary measure after identifying the potential for soft plastic pieces in the affected milk products. No reports of actual plastic pieces being found in the milk have been made so far. Consumers who purchased the recalled milk products can contact Wawa directly to request a refund, which will be issued in the form of a Wawa gift card.

• The recall was announced on February 18, 2026.
• The affected milk products have best-by dates in early March 2026.

What’s next

Consumers who purchased the affected milk products can contact Wawa directly at 1-800-444-9292 or through their website to request a refund, which will be issued in the form of a Wawa gift card.