Milk sold in Illinois and Wisconsin recalled over ‘cleaning agents’

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(NewsNation) — Hundreds of gallons of milk are being recalled from Woodman’s grocery stores in Illinois and Wisconsin because of the potential presence of “food-grade cleaning agents, which may cause illness if consumed,” according to an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA announced on Nov. 25 that Prairie Farms Dairy is recalling select Gallon Fat Free Milk produced at its Dubuque, Iowa, facility. Prairie Farms became aware of the issue on Nov. 24 and subsequently removed the product from stores and initiated the recall.

What is the recalled product?

The recall only applies to Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk with a code date of Dec. 8, 2025, UPS code of 7273023117, and a PLT19-145 plant code produced during the impacted timeframe of 17:51 to 21:23, according to the FDA.

Close to 320 gallons of the milk were sold before the issue was discovered. Consumers who purchased the product should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Where was the recalled milk sold?

The product was distributed to 18 Woodman’s stores in the following locations:

Illinois
Bloomingdale
Buffalo Grove
Carpentersville
Lakemoor
North Aurora
Rockford

Wisconsin
Appleton
Beloit
Green Bay
Janesville
Kenosha
Madison
Menomonee Falls
Oak Creek
Onalaska
Racine
Sun Prairie
Waukesha

For questions, consumers can reach out to Prairie Farms Dairy by email at media@prairiefarms.com.

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