Menands, New York Company Recalling Milk Products Following Possibility of Improper Pasteurization

The FDA recently released a press release concerning Midland Farms in Menands, NY and the recall of a small amount of fluid milk products.  There is a question of improper pasteurization, and the company decided to recall these products in order to prevent risks of illness in consumers in case there is any potential danger.  Properly pasteurizing milk products eliminates bacteria such as salmonella and Listeria, which can cause food poisoning and serious complications in some individuals.

The products recalled by Midland Farms were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  The brand names involved include Corrado’s Market, Midland Farms, Jersey Dairy Farms and Trade Fair Premium.  All products involved in this voluntary recall possess a plant code of 36-1661.

An inspection took place on September 7th in which a potential problem was detected by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ milk inspectors.  While it is not known that any risk does exist or that any bacteria is in the products in question, inspectors did find a failure of pasteurization equipment at the Menands facility.  The recall was issued as a precautionary measure, and no illnesses have been reported thus far.

The products involved in this latest recall include:

Gallons:
“Midland Farms Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Corrado’s Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Corrado’s Market Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Corrado’s Market Low Fat 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Corrado’s Market Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Jersey Dairy Farms Vitamin D Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Trade Fair Premium Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Trade Fair Premium Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Trade Fair Premium Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Trade Fair Premium Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

Half-Gallons:
“Midland Farms Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Midland Farms Fat Free Milk” with the date code SEP24

“Jersey Dairy Farms Vitamin D Milk” with the date code SEP24

Quarts:
“Midland Farms Fresh Whole Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

“Midland Farms Reduced Fat Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

“Midland Farms Fresh Low Fat Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

“Midland Farms Fresh Fat Free Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

Pints:
“Midland Farms Whole Milk” with SELLBY 9/24/10

Consumers are urged not to consume any of these products even if they appear to smell fresh, and to discard of the milk products or return them to the place of purchase.  Midland Farms can be contacted directly at 518-436-7038 if consumers have questions or concerns.

Salmonella, listeria, E. coli and other bacteria usually produce symptoms similar to those of a common stomach flu.  These symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.  Those most at risk of developing serious complications from food poisoning include young children, the frail or elderly, pregnant women and individuals with a weakened immune system.  Seek medical attention if you develop any symptoms listed above after consuming foods possibly tainted with bacteria.

Learn more at Brown Chiari, food poisoning and Buffalo personal injury attorneys

Learn more about foodborne illnesses at the CDC website.

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