Midland Farms, based in Menands, New York, has recalled certain milk products due to the potential of improper pasteurization. The company did not disclose how much milk is included in the recall.
The pasteurization process is designed to heat milk in order to effectively eliminate all pathogenic bacteria, such as Listeria and Salmonella. Recalled products were sold in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
The company said 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 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 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs said it has learned that the problem was detected by the 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 has determined to voluntarily recall all production as a precautionary measure.
