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An Illinois dairy cooperative is recalling several gallons of nonfat milk because it may contain food-grade cleaning products.
Prairie Farms, headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois, is recalling approximately 320 gallons of Prairie Farms nonfat milk produced at its Dubuque, Iowa, facility. The milk was distributed to Woodman’s Markets in Illinois and Wisconsin, according to a company announcement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website.
The company announced on Nov. 24 that it has learned that some of its nonfat milk may contain food-grade detergents that can cause illness if ingested, according to a recall notice. After an investigation, Prairie Farms withdrew some milk from its stores and initiated a recall on November 25th. But about 320 gallons were sold before the problem was discovered, the company said.
What is the recalled Prairie Farms milk?
Prairie Farms is recalling certain batches of gallon nonfat milk. To determine if your milk is in the recalled gallon, check the following code printed on your milk package:
- Date code: December 08
- Factory code: PLT19-145
- Timestamp: Between 17:51 and 21:23
- UPC: 7273023117
Where was the recalled Prairie Farm milk sold?
Consumers who purchased the recalled milk can either dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund. Cities in Illinois and Wisconsin where milk was distributed include:
illinois
- bloomingdales
- buffalo glove
- carpentersville
- lakemoor
- north aurora
- rockford
wisconsin
- appleton
- beloit
- green bay
- janesville
- Kenosha
- madison
- Menomonee Falls
- oak creek
- onalaska
- Racine
- sun prairie
- wake them up
Consumers with questions should contact Prairie Farms Dairy by email at media@prariefarms.com.
Mike Snyder is a national trends news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, and X, and email him at: mike snyder & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com
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