Illinois Recall Targets Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk

A milk recall is affecting several Woodman's Markets locations in Illinois and Wisconsin, including the Rockford store. According to information released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a specific batch of Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk may contain a food-grade cleaning solution that wasn't supposed to be in the product.

How the Prairie Farms Contamination Happened

It appears the issue traces back to the Prairie Farms' facility in Dubuque, Iowa. Officials say a single production window was impacted, and around 320 gallons were sent out before the mistake was caught. Nevertheless, those gallons were delivered to 18 Woodman's stores across both states.

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What Milk Is Included in the Recall

The good news is that only one type of Prairie Farms milk is part of the recall. Customers are being asked to check for gallon-sized Prairie Farms Fat Free Milk with a December 8, 2025, best-by date, UPC 7273023117, and plant code PLT19-145. Anyone who has a jug of milk that matches the numbers is warned not to drink it and advised to throw it out or return it to the store for a refund.

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FDA Response and Product Removal Timeline

Apparently, Prairie Farms became aware of the issues on November 24, and according to the recall notice, all remaining product tied to that specific batch has been removed from store shelves.

Woodman’s Locations Affected by the Recall

The list of Woodman's locations impacted by the recall is lengthy, including Rockford:

North Aurora
Buffalo Grove
Carpentersville
Bloomingdale
Lakemoor

Beloit, Janesville, and ten other Woodman's stores in Wisconsin have been affected by this recall. See all the locations HERE.

At this time, no illnesses have been reported as the FDA says the recall is only precautionary while Prairie Farms reviews its quality control process.