{"id":2107356,"date":"2025-01-24T14:33:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T20:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2107356"},"modified":"2025-01-27T17:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T23:05:55","slug":"milk-recall-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/milk-recall-january-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Milk Recall: The FDA Recalls 19,688 Cases of Milk"},"content":{"rendered":"Editor's Note:<\/em> This article has been updated to correct the reasoning for the recall. The issue was heat damage to the milk during processing that could lead to spoilage, not faulty packaging as we originally reported.\r\n\r\nNo one ever cried over spilled milk, but spoiled milk is a different story. If you buy shelf-stable milk for school lunches or after-school snacks, check the labels. Horizon Organic Dairy 8-ounce whole milk cartons have been recalled due to potential spoilage, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/a>. The 8-ounce packs are sold individually and as 12-packs. The recalled cases were distributed in Arizona, California and Nevada.\r\n\r\nThe initial recall date was December 13, 2024. But as of January 17, the FDA is labeling it a Class II recall<\/a>. That means it's \"a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.\"\r\n

What caused the recall?<\/h2>\r\nAccording to a statement from Horizon Organic, an investigation found heat damage to be the root cause. Heat damage during processing could lead to premature spoilage\u2014aka bad milk before the \u201cbest by\u201d date.\r\n

How do I know if I have recalled milk?<\/h2>\r\nThe recalled milk was distributed by Horizon Organic Dairy and distributed to various retailers in Arizona, California and Nevada. To be extra sure that you're consuming safe milk, check the labels if you keep shelf-stable milk in the pantry or fridge:\r\n