Milk Products Recalled Over Possible Contamination with Cleaning Agents, Safety Alert Issued

Milk Recalled Due to Potential Contamination with Cleaning Agents

Prairie Farms has initiated a voluntary recall of its fat-free milk over concerns of potential contamination with food-grade cleaning agents. These substances, used for sanitizing food-contact surfaces, could cause illness if ingested.

The recall involves select gallons of Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk produced at the company’s Iowa plant. Distribution was limited to Woodman’s stores in Illinois and Wisconsin.

The issue was identified on November 24 following an internal quality check. Approximately 320 gallons had already been sold before the recall was announced.

Consumers can identify the recalled milk by the following details:

1. Code date: DEC08
2. Plant code: PLT19-145
3. Production window timestamp: 17:51–21:23
4. UPC: 7273023117

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised consumers not to consume the affected product. Instead, they should dispose of it safely or return it to the store for a refund.

No illnesses linked to this recall have been reported so far. However, the FDA emphasized the importance of avoiding consumption to prevent potential adverse effects.

This recall is part of a broader trend of recent dairy product recalls in the U.S. due to contamination risks. For example, Boar’s Head recently recalled various pecorino romano cheese products because of possible Listeria contamination.

Listeria infections can cause invasive and intestinal illness with symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, and nausea in healthy individuals. It is known as the third leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the United States.

Prairie Farms responded promptly to the contamination concerns, demonstrating a commitment to consumer safety. The company removed the affected milk from shelves as soon as the issue was discovered.

Consumers who have purchased Prairie Farms’ fat-free milk with the specific codes are urged to check their products carefully. Returning or disposing of suspect items helps ensure public health and safety.