The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0107-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin Recalls Pasteurized Human Milk

Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin is recalling 52 bottles of pasteurized human milk in Texas due to the potential presence of foreign materials.

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 II, and the hazard involves potential foreign materials without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin is recalling 52 bottles of pasteurized human milk, 3 oz (100 mL) each. The product is identified as Batch # 78501-1, with an expiration date of 06/28/2011. The recall was initiated because the product had the potential to contain foreign materials.

The affected product was distributed in Texas (TX). Consumers who have this specific batch of human milk should stop using it immediately and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Mother's Milk Bank at Austin, Batch # 78501-1, 3 oz.(100 mL), Pasteurized, Exp: 06/28/2011, Kcal/Oz: 22, Protein: 1.0 g/dl.
Manufacturer
Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
Category
Food — Human Milk
Hazard

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)

  • Batch # 78501-1

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin 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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