# Major Recall Alert: Fat Free Milk Recalled Due to Potential Contamination with Food-Grade Cleaning Agents
Prairie Farms has issued an urgent recall of its Gallon Fat Free Milk due to the possibility that some products may contain food-grade cleaning agents. This recall affects a specific portion of milk produced at the Prairie Farms Dubuque, Iowa, facility on December 8, 2025. The contamination, though accidental, poses a risk of illness if consumed. Here's what you need to know about this important recall and how to keep your family safe.
## Why This Recall is Important
Food safety is a top priority, and recalls such as this highlight the importance of acting quickly to protect consumers. The presence of food-grade cleaning agents in any product, even in trace amounts, can cause adverse reactions like gastrointestinal discomfort or nausea. Prairie Farms has taken proactive steps to notify customers and remove all affected products from store shelves.
If you're in Illinois or Wisconsin and recently purchased Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk, it's critical to check your product details and follow the recommended steps to ensure safety.
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## Details of the Recall
Prairie Farms initiated the recall after identifying a quality issue during an investigation on November 24, 2025. Approximately 320 gallons of potentially contaminated milk were sold before the issue was identified. The recall affects the following product details:
- **Product Name**: Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk
- **Code Date**: DEC08
- **Plant Code**: PLT19-145
- **Production Window**: 17:51–21:23 (on December 8, 2025)
- **Facility**: Dubuque, Iowa
- **UPC**: 7273023117
The product was distributed to **Woodman’s Markets in Illinois and Wisconsin** in the following cities:
### Illinois Distribution Locations:
- Bloomingdale
- Buffalo Grove
- Carpentersville
- Lakemoor
- North Aurora
- Rockford
### Wisconsin Distribution Locations:
- Appleton
- Beloit
- Green Bay
- Janesville
- Kenosha
- Madison
- Menomonee Falls
- Oak Creek
- Onalaska
- Racine
- Sun Prairie
- Waukesha
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## What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk with the affected **DEC08 code date** and **PLT19-145 plant code** should take the following actions immediately:
- **Do not consume the product.** Discard it safely to avoid potential illness.
- **Return for a refund.** Take the milk back to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
- **Contact Prairie Farms.** For any questions or additional guidance, email the company at media@prairiefarms.com.
Please note that **no other Prairie Farms products** are affected by this recall, and the company is working closely with regulatory authorities to address the issue responsibly.
For additional details about the recall, visit the official FDA notification [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prairie-farms-announces-recall-prairie-farms-gallon-fat-free-milk).
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Prairie Farms has apologized for any inconvenience this issue may have caused and is taking swift action to prevent similar incidents in the future. Stay informed, check your fridge, and take appropriate steps to ensure your safety.