Graham's Family Dairy is recalling some of its semi-skimmed milk due to fears it may contain veterinary medicines. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued the recall, stating the milk 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.
Affected products and refunds
The recall affects one-pint, one-litre, and two-litre bottles with a best-before date of July 31, 2026. Customers who have purchased the affected milk are advised not to consume it and to return it to the store for a full refund. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all stores selling the product, explaining the reason for the recall and the steps to take.
Reason for recall
The FSA cited the 'presence of veterinary medicines' as the reason for the recall. It added: 'Antibiotics in the product may make it unsafe to consume and may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics including penicillin.'
Company statement
Graham's Family Dairy, Scotland's largest independent dairy company, issued a statement apologising for the issue and assuring customers that no other products are affected. The statement read: 'At Graham's Family Dairy we believe that the quality of our products and the safety of our consumers is paramount. This is a precautionary measure we have taken as there is a small risk a trace level of antibiotics may be present in the milk which could cause a reaction to consumers with an allergy to antibiotics. If you have purchased any of these products, please do not consume. Instead, please return the milk to the store purchased from for a refund. We apologise for this issue and would like to reassure our customers no other Grahams Family Dairies products or use by dates are affected.'
