Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk recall: May contain food-grade cleaning agents

Recall published 11 months ago

May contain food-grade cleaning agents

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: Some of the product may contain food-grade cleaning agents, which may cause illness if consumed.

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
November 25, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Prairie Farms
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
3752 gallons
Distribution
Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin
Lot / code info
Code Date: DEC08 Plant Code: PLT19-145 Timestamp: 17:51 to 21:23

Products covered by this recall

Fat Free Milk

What the company announced

EDWARDSVILLE, IL, November 25, 2025 — Prairie Farms is announcing a recall of select Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk produced at its Dubuque, Iowa facility and distributed to Woodman’s stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. Some of the product may contain food-grade cleaning agents, which may cause illness if consumed. Only a specific segment of the DEC08 production run was impacted. The affected product was processed between 17:51 and 21:23, representing a portion of that day’s production. To ensure complete containment, Prairie Farms is recalling Gallon Fat Free Milk with the DEC08 code date, PLT19-145 plant code produced during the impacted timeframe of 17:51 to 21:23 .

On November 24, Prairie Farms was made aware of a potential quality issue. An investigation was immediately initiated, and based on that investigation, affected product was removed from stores and a recall was initiated. Approximately 320 gallons were sold before the issue was discovered. Consumers who purchased the product with the above code dates should not consume it; they may safely dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund. All remaining affected product has been removed from store shelves.

Product Information Product:

Prairie Farms Gallon FAT FREE Milk

Code Date: DEC08

Plant Code: PLT19-145

Facility: Dubuque, Iowa

Impacted Production Window (Timestamp): 17:51–21:23

UPC: 7273023117

Other Prairie Farms products are not part of this recall.

Prairie Farms is working in partnership with regulatory authorities and Woodman’s Markets to fully investigate the matter and comply with all necessary recall procedures.

Remaining Product Distribution Locations

Illinois

Bloomingdale

Buffalo Grove

Carpentersville

Lakemoor

North Aurora

Rockford

Wisconsin

Appleton

Beloit

Green Bay

Janesville

Kenosha

Madison

Menomonee Falls

Oak Creek

Onalaska

Racine

Sun Prairie

Waukesha

Contact Information

Consumers with questions may contact Prairie Farms Dairy via email at [email protected] .

Members of the media may contact Prairie Farm’s Media Relations via email at [email protected] .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 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.

  • 320 gallons
  • 1 Gallon
  • 3.78 L
  • 3752 gallons

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements 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 — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  3. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased the product with the above code dates should not consume it; they may safely dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund.

Company contact: Prairie Farms — Consumers: Prairie Farms Dairy, [email protected] — Media: Prairie Farm’s Media Relations, [email protected]

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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Prairie Farms dairy recalled?

May contain food-grade cleaning agents Some of the product may contain food-grade cleaning agents, which may cause illness if consumed.

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 — Company recall announcements 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?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased the product with the above code dates should not consume it; they may safely dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin.

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