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Midland Farms is voluntarily recalling milk products due to the potential of improper pasteurization. Proper pasteurization heats milk in order to eliminate all pathogenic bacteria, such as Listeria and Salmonella. Where: New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. What: Milk sold in plastic containers, with a plant code 36-1661, marketed under the following brand names  — Midland Farms, Corrado's Market, Jersey Dairy Farms and Trade Fair Premium. The products involved in this recall include: Recalled Gallons: "Midland Farms Milk" with the date code SEP24 "Midland Farms Reduced Fat, 2% Milk Fat Milk" with the date code SEP24 "Midland Farms Low Fat, 1% Milk Fat Milk" with the date [...]

Check your egg cartons as the Associated Press estimates 228 million eggs are being recalled. The recalled eggs were sold under the following brands nationwide: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph's, Boomsma's, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh, Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms and Kemps. The recall covers in-shell eggs in cartons containing six to 18 eggs, packed between May 16 and Aug. 13,  marked with plant numbers P-1026, P-1413 and P-1946. The eggs should not be consumed. Return the to the store for  a refund. see additional recall data in the comments section Salmonella can cause fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea; it usually lasts four to seven days. - bonnie