New jersey public school milk products recalled after 25 children hospitalized

New Jersey Public School Milk Products Recalled after 25 Children Hospitalized

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March 30, 2022
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TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health has announced an emergency recall after 25 children have been hospitalized after sanitizer was found in milk distributed to schools.

“The New Jersey Department of Health’s Public Health and Food Protection Program is requesting all local health departments to check each public school’s cafeterias for the presence of Guida’s brand milk, of any type, size, and code date, and issue an embargo or otherwise prohibit the distribution of the milk,” the DOH sai in a statement.

At least 25 children have been hospitalized due to the presence of peroxyacetic sanitizer in Guida’s 1% Lowfat Milk, code dated 09-183 Apr 11 B2.

Other code dates of Guida’s milk may be affected as well. Please notify Alan Talarsky, Dairy, Juice, Bottled Water, and Recalls Project at alan.talarsky@doh.nj.gov with the locations and quantities found.

Peroxyacetic acid is a highly corrosive chemical and can irritate the eyes and nose. It can also cause difficulty breathing. It is commonly used as an equipment sanitizer in the food industry.

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