The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0016-2015·Announced 2014-10-15

Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana Recalls Frozen Pasteurized Human Milk

Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is recalling 12 bottles of frozen pasteurized human milk because a donor received live vaccines after delivery.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote possibility of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves potential exposure to live vaccines, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is recalling 12 bottles of frozen pasteurized human milk. The product is packaged in 4-ounce glass bottles and labeled as Mature Milk. The recall involves lot codes MMBMT-050114-71-1 through MMBMT-050114-71-12.

The recall was initiated because a donor initially answered no to a screening question regarding recent receipt of measles, mumps, or rubella vaccines. It was later discovered that the donor had received live vaccines for influenza, DTAP, and MMR after delivery. The 12 bottles were delivered to Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Pasteurized Human Milk in glass bottles. Label contains lot code followed by expiration date (month day year) and the description of the product which states Mature Milk. There is a Mothers' Milk Bank logo

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 71 refers to the batch number

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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