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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1656-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Organic Valley Organic Whole Milk recalled for potential Cronobacter and botulinum contamination

Lyons Magnus is recalling approximately 53.8 million units of Organic Valley Organic Whole Milk nationwide due to potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which establishes a minimum severity level of 4 per the governing rules. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the presence of high-risk pathogens (Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum) in a widely distributed food product warrants the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Lyons Magnus, Inc. is recalling Organic Valley Organic Whole Milk in 8 fl oz containers nationwide. The recall was issued due to findings of potential contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

The recall affects approximately 53.8 million units distributed nationwide. Affected products include those with the following lot codes and best-by dates: Lot Code 3702 (Best By 09/10/2022), Lot Code 4702 (Best By 09/11/2022), and Lot Code 5702 (Best By 09/12/2022). Consumers who have purchased affected milk should not consume it. Affected products should be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Valley Organic Whole Milk. 8 fl oz UPC 0 93966-00818 0. 12 Count Case UPC 00093966008531.
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 (3)

  • EXPANDED 8-10-2022 Lot Code 3702 / Best By Date 09/10/2022
  • Lot Code 4702 / Best By Date 09/11/2022
  • Lot Code 5702 / Best By Date 09/12/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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