Matt,

>Does this mean they will not be manufacturing the dark chocolate with milk?
------ No, this means they will be adding milk to the bar you will find in
the stores. The new bars with-out milk will only be aviable via mail-order.

Here is what the Hershey site says:
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TITLE: Hershey to make available original-formula Hershey's Special Dark
chocolate bar.

Hershey Chocolate U.S.A., on a trial basis, will make the original formula
Hershey's Special Dark chocolate bar available through its Hershey's
Mail-order business. The bar, which is not made with dairy ingredients, is
being
produced in response to requests from consumers with milk allergies.

Consumers interested in purchasing the original formula Special Dark
chocolate bars may call 1-800-544-1347 weekdays between the hours of 9 - 4
EST or may write to:

                                    Hershey's Mail-order
                                         P.O. Box 801
                                       Hershey, Pa 17033

Pricing will be $12.95 plus shipping for a 36-count box. This product will
not be available at retail.

Hershey Chocolate U.S.A. will continue to make its new Special Dark
chocolate bar available at retail. Consumers
with milk allergies should be aware that this reformulated product contains
milk fat.



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