Darigold Initiates Voluntary Recall to Withdraw One Lot of Mini Half-Pint Milk Cartons Due to Potential Foreign Object
SEATTLE, September 9, 2025 – Darigold, the Seattle-based processing and marketing arm of the Northwest Dairy Association, is voluntarily recalling to withdraw one specific lot of its Darigold Mini Half-Pint fresh milk due to the potential presence of a foreign object. This action is being taken out of abundance of caution to ensure the safety and well-being of our consumers.
The affected products are as follows:
• Product name: Darigold Mini Half-Pint Milk
• Package size: Half-Pint Cartons
• Code Date: Best by 09/15 printed on the top fold of the carton
• Item Numbers: 340057, 340076, 340103, 340950, 340021, 340044
• Distributed to: Dairy Fresh Farms, Dairy Valley District, Medosweet Farms, Peterkin Anchorage, Spring Valley Dairy, and Spring Brook Farm
No injuries or illnesses have been reported, and Darigold is actively working with regulators to complete a thorough investigation.
Customers who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume it and to return it to the distributor or dispose of the product for a full refund or product replacement.
“The quality and safety of our products is always our highest priority,” said Allan Huttema, CEO at Darigold. “Through this recall and the related investigation, we hope to determine exactly how this incident occurred so that we can take appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.”
About Darigold
Headquartered in Seattle, Darigold, Inc. is the marketing and processing subsidiary of Northwest Dairy Association (NDA), which is owned by nearly 250 family-owned farms in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Darigold processes approximately 10 billion pounds of milk annually. The company produces a full line of dairy products for retail, foodservice, commodity, and specialty markets, and is one of the largest U.S. dairy producers. Darigold operates 12 production facilities throughout the Northwest, processing high-quality milk produced by NDA farm families. The company maintains a second office in the Boise, Idaho area, as well as global satellite offices in Mexico and Asia. For more information, visit Darigold.com.
Contact:
Chris Arnold
206.305.8961
Chris.Arnold@darigold.com