VA Creamery Recalls Product Packed in Returnable Glass Bottles With Potential Residual Sanitizer

A Virginia creamery is recalling various products packed in returnable glass bottles after it was discovered that here was an issue with the bottle sanitizing process. According to the notice, "Glass bottled product in question may have a strong sanitizer odor which may affect the taste and quality of the product. There is no known health risk associated with the issue at this time.....The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product smelled like cleaning agent."

Product was shipped to multiple states including Pennsylvania, New York, and Georgia.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/homestead-creamery-issues-voluntary-glass-bottled-product-recall
Homestead Creamery Issues Voluntary Glass Bottled Product Recall
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 28, 2020
FDA Publish Date:  October 30, 2020
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential for residual chlorine from the sanitizing process
Company Name:  Homestead Creamery
Brand Name:  Homestead Creamery
Product Description:  Lemonade half gallon

Company Announcement

Homestead Creamery of Wirtz, VA is voluntarily recalling glass bottled products because of a suspected issue with the bottle sanitizing process. Glass bottled product in question may have a strong sanitizer odor which may affect the taste and quality of the product. There is no known health risk associated with the issue at this time.

These returnable glass bottles were distributed in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York in October through retail stores, direct delivery, and wholesale distributors. Shipments of this product started on October 15, 2020.

Eggnog and custard round, non-returnable glass bottles with the best by date of Nov 15 were distributed to The Fresh Market stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Shipments of this product started on October 14th, 2020.

The best by date of the bottle is located on the side of the bottle cap. No serious illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product smelled like cleaning agent.

Consumers should return the bottles to the place of purchase for a full refund. The recall should be carried out to the user level. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 540-721-2045 Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Eastern Time.