Chocolate milk recalled by Ohio-based dairy
Green Field Farms Dairy of Fredericksburg, Ohio, announced a voluntary recall of its whole chocolate milk due to a laboratory test that showed the milk was not effectively pasteurized.
There are 1,242 units of the affected milk that were distributed in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware and Washington D.C. from Sept. 7 through Sept. 16, 2021.
This issue is isolated to whole chocolate milk with an expiration date of Sept. 29.
The issue was discovered during routine product testing conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
So far, there have been no report of illness from the milk.
However, ODA encourages anyone with signs of foodborne illness after drinking the milk should contact their doctor immediately.
From 1993 through 2012, there were 127 outbreaks linked to raw milk or raw milk products like ice cream, soft cheese, or yogurt, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They resulted in 1,909 illnesses and 144 hospitalizations
When raw milk is not properly pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria, it can contain harmful bacteria including salmonella, E. coli, listeria, Campylobacter, and others that cause foodborne illness, often called “food poisoning.”
If you have purchased this product, return the milk to the place of purchase to receive a refund. Consumers with questions may call 330-263-0248. bharvilla@dispatch.com @Beth_harvilla