The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0308-2026·Announced 2025-12-24

Pasteurized Donor Human Milk Recalled Due to Foreign Object

The New York Milk Bank is recalling 66 bottles of pasteurized donor human milk due to the presence of a foreign object. The affected batch (14559-01) was distributed in New York.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. A confirmed foreign object in donor milk for infants presents potential choking and injury hazards. The FDA Class II classification with no reported illnesses supports a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

The New York Milk Bank, Inc. is recalling 66 bottles of pasteurized donor human milk in 4-ounce (120 mL) containers. The recall was issued due to the potential presence of a foreign object in the product.

The affected milk is in batch number 14559-01 (expiration date May 12, 2026) and was distributed in New York. The voluntary recall was initiated by the firm on November 11, 2025.

Consumers who have this product should not use it. If anyone has already consumed milk from this batch and experienced any adverse effects, they should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

This recall was terminated on February 12, 2026, following the firm's corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
Pasteurized Donor Human Milk in 4 ounce/120 ml clear plastic bottles. The bottles have a foil seal and are capped with a green lid. Bottle size: 120ml
Manufacturer
The New York Milk Bank, Inc.
Category
Food — Donor Milk
Hazard
  • foreign-object

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: 14559-01
  • Product type: Term milk
  • Expiration Date: 5/12/26

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • NY

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