CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Half & Half recalled by Dean Foods
Dean Foods is recalling Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Half & Half, distributed in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming. The recall was initiated on 1 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-2603-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74306
- Recalling firm
- Dean Foods, Dallas, TX
- Brand
- Meadow Gold
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 23 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 5 Oct 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Milk
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +114 days |
| 5 Oct 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Insufficient pasteurization.
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Half & Half One Quart (946 mL)
Where it was distributed
ID, OR, WY, UT
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Insufficient pasteurization.
Which lots are affected?
SELL BY 16-05 06-17-19 CK-D _ _:_ _ LK UPC: 4190007913
Where was it sold?
ID, OR, WY, UT
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
2 other products · FDA event 74306This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Heavy Whipping Cream recalled by Dean Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Heavy Whipping Cream recalled by Dean FoodsMeadow Gold | Dean Foods | Processing Deviation | 4 states | |
| CLASS II | Old Style Meadow Gold Heavy Whipping Cream Grade A Pint in waxed recalled | Dean Foods | Processing Deviation | 4 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS II | Old Style Meadow Gold Heavy Whipping Cream Grade A Pint in waxed recalled | Dean Foods | Processing Deviation | 4 states |
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