The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1949-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Mothers Milk Bank Recalls Pasteurized Human Breast Milk Due to Hepatitis B

Mothers Milk Bank is recalling 70 bottles of pasteurized human breast milk because the donor tested reactive for Hepatitis B. The product was distributed to six hospitals in Honolulu and California.

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: The agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant health risks like Hepatitis B.

Plain-English summary

Mothers Milk Bank is recalling 70 bottles of 4-ounce pasteurized human breast milk. The recall was initiated because the donor from whom the milk was collected tested reactive for Hepatitis B in a screening test.

The affected product is identified by batch number SC1308067, with bottle numbers 001-071 and an expiration date of February 2, 2014. The product was distributed to six hospitals in Honolulu and California.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the recalled product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Human breast milk, pasteurized, 4 oz, in bottles; Pasteurized Human Milk,Hospital Grade Milk. Mother's Milk Bank 751 S. Bascom Abe.San Jose, CA 95128
Manufacturer
Mothers Milk Bank
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 (3)

  • Batch number SC1308067
  • 001-071
  • Expiry 2/2/14

Distribution

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