Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk, 1 Gallon plastic jug recall: Product may contain food-grade cleaning agents

Recall published 10 months ago

Product may contain food-grade cleaning agents

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Product may contain food-grade cleaning agents

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0305-2026
Published
December 17, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Prairie Farms Dairy
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
3752 gallons
Distribution
Illinois, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Code Date: DEC08 Plant Code: PLT19-145 Timestamp: 17:51 to 21:23
UPC codes
7273023117

Products covered by this recall

Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk, 1 Gallon (3.78L) plastic jug, UPC 7273023117

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1 Gallon
  • 3.78 L
  • 3752 gallons

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Prairie Farms Dairy — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  3. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  4. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Prairie Farms Dairy — 3744 Staunton Rd, Edwardsville, IL, 62025-6936

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Prairie Farms Dairy dairy recalled?

Product may contain food-grade cleaning agents Product may contain food-grade cleaning agents

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Wisconsin.

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