The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0634-2025·Announced 2025-10-01

Donor human milk recalled over a potential physical contaminant in one batch

MMBAL pasteurized donor human milk, 100 mL bottles from batch 001868-3, is recalled because of a potential physical contaminant. 25 bottles distributed in Alabama are affected.

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 rubric puts FDA Class III actions at 1 or 2, and the notice describes a potential physical contaminant without stating any health consequence.

Plain-English summary

MMBAL pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM), 100 mL (3.38 fl oz) in a BPA-free plastic bottle, is being recalled. The affected product carries batch number 001868-3, pool number 001868 and an expiration date of Jan/31/2025. The recall covers 25 bottles distributed in Alabama.

The recall was issued because of a potential physical contaminant. The FDA classified the action as Class III.

Anyone holding bottles from this batch should not use them and should follow the milk bank's instructions for return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
MMBAL pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM), 100 mL (3.38 fl. oz.), packaged in a BPA-free plastic bottle
Manufacturer
Mothers' Milk Bank of Alabama
Category
Food — Donor Human Milk
Hazard
  • physical-contaminant
  • donor-milk
  • class-iii

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 number: 001868-3 Pool number: 001868 Expiration date: Jan/31/2025

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • AL

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