Why is Prairie Farms Gallon Fat-Free Milk being recalled?

The product may have been contaminated with a food-grade cleaning agent, posing a short-term health risk if consumed.

Which Prairie Farms milk products are included in the 2025 recall?

Only gallon jugs of Prairie Farms Fat-Free Milk marked with code date DEC08, plant code PLT19-145, and times 17:51–21:23 are impacted.

Where can I find the Prairie Farms recall code date and plant code on the jug?

Both identifiers are printed in black ink above the front label near the neck of the container.

What symptoms can the recalled Prairie Farms milk cause?

Ingesting the contaminated milk may lead to nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

How do I get a refund for Prairie Farms recalled fat-free milk?

Return the jug to the Woodman’s customer service desk for a full refund or store credit.

Is it safe to cook or bake with recalled Prairie Farms fat-free milk?

No. Heat does not neutralize the cleaning solution, so the product should be discarded.

Will Prairie Farms restock fat-free milk after the recall is resolved?

Yes. New, unaffected batches will be distributed once safety checks are completed.

Source: FDA

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FDA Recall: Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk

Prairie Farms • November 26, 2025

Prairie Farms Gallon Fat-Free Milk Recall 2025 Over Cleaning-Agent Contamination

Prairie Farms Dairy is recalling certain gallon containers of fat-free milk sold exclusively at Woodman’s Markets in Illinois and Wisconsin after the product was accidentally exposed to a food-grade cleaning solution. Consuming the tainted milk may cause stomach irritation or other short-term illness. Shoppers should compare the code date and plant code below and immediately discard or return any affected jugs.

Why Prairie Farms issued the fat-free milk recall

During routine quality checks on 24 Nov 2025, technicians at Prairie Farms’ Dubuque, Iowa, plant found that part of the DEC08 production run (17:51 – 21:23) came into contact with a cleaning agent used to sanitize equipment. Out of caution, the company began a voluntary recall on 25 Nov 2025, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the notice on 26 Nov 2025.

How to identify recalled Prairie Farms fat-free milk

Product: Prairie Farms Gallon FAT FREE Milk
Code date: DEC08 (printed above the front label)
Plant code: PLT19-145
Time stamp: 17:51 – 21:23
UPC: 7273023117
Roughly 320 gallons reached store shelves before distribution was halted.

What to do with recalled Prairie Farms milk

Do not drink or cook with the recalled milk—even if it looks or smells normal.
Either pour the milk down the drain and recycle the jug, or return the unopened product to Woodman’s for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may email Prairie Farms at media@prairiefarms.com.

Sources

FDA Recall Announcement

Where Prairie Farms recalled milk was sold

Only Woodman’s Market locations received the affected milk. Stores are listed below by state:

Illinois Woodman’s stores

Bloomingdale
Buffalo Grove
Carpentersville
Lakemoor
North Aurora
Rockford

Wisconsin Woodman’s stores

Appleton
Beloit
Green Bay
Janesville
Kenosha
Madison
Menomonee Falls
Oak Creek
Onalaska
Racine
Sun Prairie
Waukesha

Official recall images

DEC08 code date and time stamp on Prairie Farms jug — Source: FDA

Location of printed date code and plant code on Prairie Farms milk handle — Source: FDA

Front label on Prairie Farms gallon fat-free milk — Source: FDA

Full gallon container of Prairie Farms fat-free milk — Source: FDA

Prairie Farms Milk Recall FAQs

1. Why is Prairie Farms Gallon Fat-Free Milk being recalled?: The product may contain a food-grade cleaning agent that could cause short-term stomach discomfort if ingested.
2. Which Prairie Farms milk products are included in the 2025 recall?: Only gallon containers of Prairie Farms Fat-Free Milk with code date DEC08, plant code PLT19-145, and a time stamp between 17:51 and 21:23 are affected.
3. Where can I find the Prairie Farms recall code date and plant code on the jug?: Both the code date (DEC08) and plant code (PLT19-145) are printed in black ink above the front label near the jug’s neck.
4. What symptoms can the recalled Prairie Farms milk cause?: In most cases, the cleaning solution may trigger nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Seek medical advice if you experience persistent symptoms.
5. How do I get a refund for Prairie Farms recalled fat-free milk?: Return the jug—opened or unopened—to the Woodman’s customer service desk for a cash or store-credit refund.
6. Is it safe to cook or bake with recalled Prairie Farms fat-free milk?: No. Heat does not neutralize the cleaning agent; the milk should be discarded or returned.
7. Will Prairie Farms restock fat-free milk after the recall is resolved?: Yes. Production lines have been sanitized, and unaffected batches are expected to reach stores once internal quality tests are complete.