"Prairie Farms Milk Recall Linked to Cleaning Agent Contamination in Illinois, Wisconsin Stores"

Prairie Farms Dairy, a cooperative owned by , issued a voluntary recall of its gallon-sized fat-free milk products on November 25, , citing potential contamination with . The recall affects a specific production batch distributed to Woodman's stores in Illinois and Wisconsin, . The company emphasized that the contamination, linked to a production mishap at its Dubuque, Iowa facility, could cause gastrointestinal symptoms if consumed.

. The distribution was limited to gallon-sized bottles sold in two Midwestern states. Prairie Farms provided a detailed list of affected communities, including Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, and Rockford in Illinois, and Appleton, Madison, and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

Consumers who purchased the affected products are advised to discontinue use and either dispose of them safely or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund. Prairie Farms has removed all remaining stock from retail shelves and initiated a full investigation. The company stated that no illnesses have been reported , .

Prairie Farms is working closely with the FDA and Woodman's to ensure compliance with safety protocols and complete the recall process. The company has provided a dedicated email address (media@prairiefarms.com) for consumer inquiries. Affected consumers are urged to check refrigerators for the specific code date and plant code.

. While food-grade cleaning agents are less hazardous than industrial chemicals, they can still cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Prairie Farms emphasized that no other products or production batches are affected by this recall.