CLASS III Food recall · Reported 15 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Frozen Pasteurized Human Milk recalled by Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana
Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is recalling Frozen Pasteurized Human Milk, distributed in California, Montana. The recall was initiated on 13 May 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0016-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69269
- Recalling firm
- Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana, Missoula, MT
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 May 2014
- FDA classified
- 8 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 15 Oct 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Milk
Timeline
| 13 May 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +148 days |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Donor answered NO to question #32 "In the last 28 days, have you ever had a vaccine for measles, mumps or rubella?" It was later discovered that she had in fact received live vaccines for influenza, DTAP and MMR after delivery.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Frozen Pasteurized Human Milk in glass bottles. Label contains lot code followed by expiration date (month day year) and the description of the product which states Mature Milk. There is a Mothers' Milk Bank logo
Where it was distributed
354oz bottle of unpasteurized milk was transfered to Mother's Milk of San Jose, CA. 12 - 4oz bottles was delivered to Community Medical Center, Missoula, Montana.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Donor answered NO to question #32 "In the last 28 days, have you ever had a vaccine for measles, mumps or rubella?" It was later discovered that she had in fact received live vaccines for influenza, DTAP and MMR after delivery.
Which lots are affected?
MMBMT-050114-71-1 through MMBMT-050114-71-12. 050114 represents the date the milk was pasteurized; 71 refers to the batch number; 1 refers to the bottle number. A total of 46 bottles were pasteurized for batch 71.
Where was it sold?
354oz bottle of unpasteurized milk was transfered to Mother's Milk of San Jose, CA. 12 - 4oz bottles was delivered to Community Medical Center, Missoula, Montana.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 69269| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Frozen Unpasteurized Human Milk recalled | Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana | Foreign Material | CA, MT |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Mother's Milk was labeled as "Mature milk". This is breast recalledMother's | Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana | Foreign Material | MT, WA |
| Food | CLASS III | Frozen Unpasteurized Human Milk recalled | Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana | Foreign Material | CA, MT |
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