Berkeley Farms Issues Milk Recall

State Inspectors Detect Antibiotics in Milk; No Illnesses Reported

HAYWARD—June 14, 2002 - Berkeley Farms has initiated a voluntary recall of several milk products due to detection of antibiotics. The recall involves milk processed at plants in Hayward and San Leandro and distributed throughout California under several brand names.
CDFA inspectors detected the antibiotics during routine sampling, and are working with the company to carry out a full recall of all affected products. To date, no illnesses have been reported. If an allergic reaction by those sensitive to antibiotics is suspected, consumers are encouraged to consult a physician immediately.
The recall involves the following brands of milk bearing plant codes of 06-407 or 06-21: Berkeley Farms, Alta Dena, Dairy Dawn, Ralphs, Mountain Dairy, Sysco (Wholesome Farms), Smart & Final, Albertsons, Good Day, and Best Yet. California consumers who have recently purchased these brands of milk imprinted with these plant codes are encouraged to call the company at 1-888-647-3326, or check the detailed recall chart (below) to determine if their purchase is covered by the recall. Consumers should discard the milk or return it to the store for a refund.
Product TypeContainer Sizes“Sell by” Date Extra Rich Milk
Vitamin D Milk
2% Reduced Fat Milk
1% Low Fat Milk
Fat Free Milk
Manufacturing Cream
Heavy Whipping Cream
Half and Half
1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk Gallon
˝ Gallon
Quart
Pint
˝ Pint
5 Gallon
1/3 Quart
4 oz.
 " June 24
June 25
June 26
June 27
 "
 "
 "
 "
 " Vitamin D Milk
2% Reduced Fat Milk
1% Low Fat Milk
Fat Free Milk
Chocolate Milk
Low Fat Chocolate Milk
Low Fat Strawberry Milk Quart, Pint, ˝ Pint
 "
 "
 "
 "
 " June 28, June 29
 "
 "
 "
 "
 "
 " 1% Low Fat Buttermilk ˝ Gallon
Quart
˝ Pint July 2
 "
 "
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