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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0468-2016/FDA enforcement
Northwest Mothers Milk Bank·Food·Nov 10, 2015

Pasteurized Donor Human Milk, Frozen Then Thawed

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Report by recipient hospital found a foreign particle in a single bottle of mother's milk once thawed and opened. Finder reported the particle was a fruit fly or sugar ant.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNorthwest Mothers Milk Bank
Recalling firmNorthwest Mothers Milk BankPortland, OR, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Batch number 001757-1. Expiration date: 04/04/2016 The number reflects the pool of donor milk created (001757) and the single batch created from the pool(001757-1)
Distribution area
IN

distributed in Oregon

United States

Quantity affected51 bottles (4 oz. each)
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 20, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0468-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank initiated this food recall on November 10, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Report by recipient hospital found a foreign particle in a single bottle of mother's milk once thawed and opened. Finder reported the particle was a fruit fly or sugar ant. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in Oregon.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Report by recipient hospital found a foreign particle in a single bottle of mother's milk once thawed and opened. Finder reported the particle was a fruit fly or sugar ant.

Pasteurized Donor Human Milk, Frozen Then Thawed was made or distributed by Northwest Mothers Milk Bank in Portland, OR, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0468-2016, dated January 20, 2016.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Pasteurized Donor Human Milk, Frozen Then Thawed recall?

Northwest Mothers Milk Bank recalled Pasteurized Donor Human Milk, Frozen Then Thawed in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0468-2016. Report by recipient hospital found a foreign particle in a single bottle of mother's milk once thawed and opened. Finder reported the particle was a fruit fly or sugar ant.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Northwest Mothers Milk Bank recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0468-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.