Midland Farms, Menands, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling certain milk products due to the potential of improper pasteurization.
September 10, 2010
Midland Farms, Menands, N.Y., 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 problem was detected by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ milk inspectors during an inspection on Sept. 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.
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