Urgent Recall – Prairie Farms Dairy Sells 320 Gallons of Milk with Cleaning Agents
Prairie Farms Dairy is facing a recall that feels more like a gut punch than a routine notice. The company had already sold about 320 gallons of its gallon‑sized fat‑free milk before the FDA stepped in on November 24, pulling the rest after cleaning agents were found in the product. It’s the kind of news that makes people double‑check what’s in their fridge and wonder how something like this slips through.
Recall and the Milk in the Spotlight
The recall centers on Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk produced at the Dubuque, Iowa plant. The issue isn’t subtle: traces of food‑grade cleaning agents were discovered in the milk, raising concerns about consumer safety. While the company moved quickly to pull the remaining stock, the fact that hundreds of gallons had already been sold adds weight to the story.
Product Details
- UPC: 7273023117
- Plant Code: PLT19‑145
- Code Date: December 8, 2025
- Production Window: 17:51 to 21:23
Distribution
The milk was shipped to 18 Woodman’s grocery stores across Illinois and Wisconsin. Illinois locations included Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, Carpentersville, Lakemoor, North Aurora, and Rockford. Wisconsin locations included Appleton, Beloit, Green Bay, Janesville, Kenosha, Madison, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, Onalaska, Racine, Sun Prairie, and Waukesha.
Consumer Guidance
Customers are advised not to drink it. You should discard it or return it to the store for a refund. Prairie Farms has opened a line for questions at media@prairiefarms.com.
How To Stay On Top Of Recalls In Your Fridge
The products you buy don’t call out and say, “Hey, I have cleaner added by accident!”, and the truth is, most of us only hear about them when a headline pops up, or a friend texts us. If you want to keep your fridge safe without living in paranoia, there are a few easy ways to stay plugged in. Think of it like checking the weather — quick, routine, and worth the peace of mind.
Government sites are the most reliable. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) both post real‑time alerts. These notices cover everything from milk and meat to packaged snacks. FoodSafety.gov also pulls together recalls and outbreaks in one place, so you don’t have to bounce between sites.
News outlets and apps help too. Major outlets like Newsweek and The Takeout regularly round up recall lists. If scrolling headlines is already part of your day, you’ll catch the big ones without extra effort. Some grocery chains even push alerts through their apps or loyalty programs.
Social media is another layer. Both the FDA and the USDA share the notices on their feeds. Following them means the updates slide right into your timeline, no digging required.
Practical tip: Make it a habit to glance at these alerts once a week. It’s not about obsessing — it’s about catching the stuff that could actually be sitting in your fridge before you pour it into a glass or serve it at dinner.
