misha: (3:38 AM) State Health Director Announces That Antibiotic Found In Recalled Milk Is Penicillin
Sacramento, CA - June 14, 2002 -- California Department of Health Services (CDHS) Director Diana Bont·, R.N., Dr.P.H., warned consumers today not to
drink several milk products that have been voluntarily recalled because they contain penicillin, an antibiotic that can cause severe allergic
reactions in some individuals. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the recall of the milk products earlier today.
US milk uses penicillin
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State Health Director Announces That Antibiotic
Found In Recalled Milk Is Penicillin
Alta Dena is the latest brand added to the list of recalled milk products, which includes Berkeley Farms, Dairy Dawn, Ralph's, Mountain Dairy, Sysco
(Wholesome Farms), Smart & Final, Albertson's, Good Day and Best Yet with the "sell-by" dates listed below. These products were sold primarily in
retail stores, schools and other institutions from Monday morning, June 10, through Thursday, June 13 in California and possibly in surrounding
states.
Individuals with a history of penicillin reaction or multiple allergen sensitivity may experience a severe life-threatening allergic condition called
anaphylactic shock within minutes to hours of exposure to penicillin. Symptoms of severe allergic reactions include swelling of the throat and airway,
and difficulty in breathing. This condition requires emergency medical treatment