The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a public safety notice urging customers not to consume certain batches of Graham's Family Dairy semi-skimmed milk sold in Norfolk after potential contamination with veterinary medicines, including the antibiotic penicillin.
Which products are affected
The recall covers three bottle sizes of semi-skimmed milk sold in England, all bearing the same use‑by date:
- One pint – use‑by 31 July 2026
- One litre – use‑by 31 July 2026
- Two litres – use‑by 31 July 2026
| Producer | Product | Use‑by date |
|---|---|---|
| Graham's Family Dairy | Semi‑skimmed milk (1 pint, 1 litre, 2 litre) | 31 July 2026 |
Where the milk was sold and what you should do
Supermarkets stocking the product include Tesco, Asda and Morrisons. Retailers have been asked to remove the affected batches from sale. The FSA has warned that the milk should not be drunk, particularly by people with an allergy to antibiotics.
"The presence of veterinary medicines, including antibiotics in the product may make it unsafe to consume and may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics (penicillin)."
Graham's Family Dairy has apologised to customers and said the action is a precaution. A company spokesman urged anyone who has bought the named products not to drink them and to return them to the place of purchase.
Practical advice and local impact
Consumers in Norfolk should check cupboards and fridges for the named bottles and the use‑by date. If you have an allergy to antibiotics, especially penicillin, avoid consuming the product and contact your GP or local NHS services if you experience any symptoms after drinking it.
- Do not consume the affected milk.
- Return it to the retailer for a refund or follow store instructions.
- Contact NHS 111 or your GP if you have an allergic reaction.
The recall applies to England only. The producer has confirmed no other Graham's products or other use‑by dates are affected. Local retailers have been instructed to remove the specified batches from shelves immediately.
This notice follows laboratory findings of trace levels of veterinary medicines. While the risk to the general population is described as low, the potential for an allergic reaction means the precautionary recall affects all customers who bought the listed bottles.
