Supermarkets issue 'do not consume' warning over fears milk is laced with veterinary 'antibiotics'
Graham's, a family farming and dairy business based in Scotland, has apologised for the issue and said no other products were affected
Supermarkets have issued an urgent “do not consume” warning over fears a popular brand of milk is laced with penicillin.
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Graham’s Family Dairy has recalled its semi-skimmed milk with an expiry date of 31 July 2026 after veterinary medicines including antibiotics were discovered in the product.
Shoppers have been told not to consume the product and to return it to the place where they brought it, where they will be eligible for a full refund.
The Food Standards Agency said the milk had been recalled due to the "“presence of veterinary medicines”.
It warned that it may pose a health risk for people with an allergy to antibiotics, including penicillin.
The agency specified the warning applied only to England and Scotland.
It said in a risk statement: "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, a family farming and dairy business based in Scotland, has apologised for the issue and promised that no other products were affected.
In a statement, the dairy company said: “At Grahams 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.
“Due to this, we are asking our customers not to consume but to return the following products: Grahams Family Dairy one pint semi-skimmed milk with a use by date of 31 July, Grahams Family Dairy one litre semi-skimmed milk with a use by date of 31 July, Grahams Family Dairy two litre semi-skimmed milk with a use by date of 31 July.
“If you have purchased any of these products, please do not consume. Instead, please return the milk to the store purchased from for 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.”