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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1655-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Organic Valley 1% lowfat milk recalled nationwide for pathogenic contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling Organic Valley 1% lowfat milk nationwide due to Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum contamination. Consumers should not consume the affected product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I pathogenic contamination recall involving serious bacterial pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum). Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls require a minimum score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling Organic Valley Organic 1% Milkfat Lowfat Milk distributed nationwide. The recalled products are 8 fl oz single servings and 12-count packages, totaling 53,818,025 units.

The FDA found that the milk may contain Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, serious bacterial pathogens that can cause severe illness.

The affected lot codes with best-by dates are: Lot 2302 (10/29/2022), Lot 3531 (09/15/2022), Lot 2531 (09/14/2022), Lot 3302 (10/30/2022), Lot 4002 (10/01/2022), and Lot 4302 (10/31/2022).

Consumers should not consume the affected product. Dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Valley Organic 1% Milkfat Lowfat Milk. 8 fl oz UPC 0 93966-00837 1. 12 Count wrap UPC 00093966008524. Chill and Shake before serving. Refrigerate after opening. Distributed by CROPP Cooperative La Farge, WI 54639.
Manufacturer
Lyons Magnus, Inc
Category
Food — Dairy / Milk
Hazard
  • cronobacter-sakazakii
  • clostridium-botulinum

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 (6)

  • EXPANDED 8-10-2022 Lot Code 2302 / Best By Date 10/29/2022
  • Lot Code 3531 / Best By Date 09/15/2022
  • Lot Code 2531 / Best By Date 09/14/2022
  • Lot Code 3302 / Best By Date 10/30/2022
  • Lot Code 4002 / Best By Date 10/01/2022
  • Lot Code 4302 / Best By Date 10/31/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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