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Berkeley Farms Recalls Certain Dairy Products After Tests Confirmed They Contain Antibiotics

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  David Margulies
          1-800-710-5292

For Immediate Release

Hayward, California - June 13, 2002 -- Berkeley Farms has initiated a voluntary recall of certain dairy products after tests showed they may contain antibiotics. Antibiotics are sometimes given to dairy cows as part of their health maintenance program.

The recall is limited to the following products, sold only in Northern California stores, and only with the "sell by" dates listed below. Affected brands include Berkeley Farms, Dairy Dawn, Ralph's, Mountain Dairy, Sysco (Wholesome Farms), Smart & Final, Albertson's, Good Day and Best Yet.

Product Type	Size	"Sell by" Date
Extra Rich Milk, Vitamin D Milk, 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 1% Low Fat Milk, Fat Free Milk, Manufacturing Cream, Heavy Whipping Cream, Half and Half, 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk	Gallon, ½ Gallon, Quart, Pint, ½ Pint, 5 Gallon, 1/3 Quart, 4 oz.	June 24, June 25, June 26, June 27
Vitamin D Milk Chug, 2% Reduced Fat Milk Chug, 1% Low Fat Milk Chug, Fat Free Milk Chug, Chocolate Milk Chug, Low Fat Chocolate Milk Chug, Low Fat Strawberry Milk Chug	Quart, Pint, ½ Pint	June 28 and June 29
1% Low Fat Buttermilk	½ Gallon, Quart, ½ Pint	July 2

Only products bearing the following plant codes are affected: 06-407 and 06-21.

"Consumers can return any products involved in the recall to their stores for a refund. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers," noted Berkeley Farms spokesman David Margulies.

In rare cases individuals who are allergic to antibiotics can have a reaction if they consume these products.

Consumers with questions can contact Berkeley Farms at 888-647-3326.

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