Midland Farms Milk Recall

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*** CONSUMER ALERT***
Improperly Pasteurized Milk

Contact:
Jessica Chittenden Ziehm
518-457-3136 office, 518-527-3949 cell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 8, 2010 - New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Midland Farms, located in Menands, New York, is voluntarily recalling certain milk products due to the potential of improper pasteurization. Proper pasteurization heats milk in order to effectively eliminate all pathogenic bacteria, such as Listeria and Salmonella.

The recalled milk products are all sold in plastic containers and are marketed under the brand names Midland Farms, Corrado’s Market, Jersey Dairy Farms and Trade Fair Premium. They all possess the plant code 36-1661. The products also possess a black ink date code near the top of the container. The recalled products were sold in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The products involved in this recall include:

Recalled 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

Recalled 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

Recalled 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

Recalled Pints:

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

The problem was detected by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ milk inspectors during an inspection on September 7, 2010 when they found a failure of pasteurization equipment at the Menands milk plant. While the recalled products have not been found to be contaminated with any harmful pathogens, the company is voluntarily recalling all production as a precautionary measure.

No illnesses have been reported to date to this Department in connection with this problem. Consumers are warned not to use or consume the recalled products even if it does not appear or smell spoiled.

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products should return them to the place of purchase or discard them. Consumers with questions may contact Midland Farms directly at 518-436-7038.