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State Says Billings Milk Plant Is Fixing Problems
State officials said Meadow Gold corrected noncompliance issues and will reinspect the Billings plant after repeated bird and residue violations.
- On Friday, the Montana Department of Livestock withdrew its notice to suspend Meadow Gold's license in Billings after inspectors confirmed all sanitation violations at the milk processing plant had been corrected.
- The Department had issued a proposed suspension notice on July 31, citing bird droppings in loading docks, residue buildup in production tanks, and consumer reports of milk spoiling before expiration dates.
- Meadow Gold, owned by the Dairy Farmers of America, completed corrective actions in response to state concerns, though officials noted the exact cause of premature milk spoilage remains unconfirmed.
- Officials emphasized there have been no recalls or reported illnesses linked to the facility, noting that closing the plant would not benefit the dairy industry, producers, or consumers.
- Going forward, regulators will continue monitoring consumer complaints regarding premature spoilage and enforce state law and the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance to ensure safety standards are maintained.
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State says Billings milk plant is fixing problems
The Montana Department of Livestock declined to close a Meadow Gold milk facility in Billings despite multiple violations saying Thursday the company had responded to corrective guidance. Bird droppings in a loading dock and repeated violations over residue in production…
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