8-State Dairy Recall Prompts Consumer Warning from Wegmans

8-State Dairy Recall Prompts Consumer Warning from Wegmans

Wegmans has issued a recall for their ultra-pasteurized half-and-half product, citing possible faulty testing.

The recall, which was announced on Tuesday, applies to Wegmans’ one-quart cartons of half-and-half with the UPC 7789048671. The retailer stated in a news release that the raw milk used in the half-and-half may not have been adequately checked for antibiotic residue.

The recalled items have a best-by date of October 10 and the plant code 36-1287. Customers who purchased the recalled goods may return the cartons for a full refund.

Wegmans operates over 110 stores in eight states, including Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. There are stores in the District of Columbia.

Consumers can get more information about the recall by calling Wegmans at 1-855-934-3663 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Saturday and Sunday.

According to the Food and Medication Administration (FDA), the United States government controls the permitted levels of medication residue in foods obtained from food-producing animals, such as milk and beef products.

The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine also certifies animal medications, defining an appropriate “tolerance, or concentration [of an animal drug] that is legally allowed in edible tissues.”

According to studies at the University of Minnesota, antibiotic residue in dairy products can cause allergic reactions in consumers. Antibiotics can also kill the “good bacteria” required to produce goods such as cheese and yogurt. Antibiotic residues can potentially result in antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in food products.

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