If you recently bought a gallon of fat free milk from Woodman’s or clicked here from a recall alert, this is worth a quick check. A limited batch of milk sold in Illinois and Wisconsin is being recalled due to a potential contamination issue. Here’s what to know—and what to do next.
What’s Being Recalled and Why?
Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk is being recalled because some containers may contain food-grade cleaning agents, which could cause illness if consumed.
According to the company:
The issue was identified during an internal investigation
No illnesses have been reported
Only a specific portion of one production run is affected
The recall was initiated after Prairie Farms became aware of a potential quality issue and removed affected product from stores.
Which Products Are Affected?
Only the following milk is included in the recall:
Product: Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk
Size: 1 gallon
Code Date: DEC08
Plant Code: PLT19-145
UPC: 7273023117
Facility: Dubuque, Iowa
Impacted Production Time: 17:51–21:23 on DEC08
Important notes:
Only this specific production window is affected
Other Prairie Farms products are not part of this recall
Stores involved:
Distributed to Woodman’s locations in Illinois and Wisconsin.
What You Should Do?
If you have this milk:
Do not consume it
You may safely dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund
All remaining affected product has already been removed from store shelves
Approximately 320 gallons were sold before the issue was identified.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Company Announcement Date: November 25, 2025
FDA Publish Date: November 26, 2025
Recall Type: Food recall
Risk: Possible illness if consumed
The recall affects only a limited portion of one day’s production.
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
Consumers with questions can contact Prairie Farms directly:
Email: [email protected]
The company is working with regulatory authorities and retailers to fully address the issue.
For official recall details, visit the FDA’s recall page below.
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