Lawsuit is Settled Against Bartlett Dairy, Inc. and Farmland Fresh Dairies, LLC

The lawsuit alleged and defendants deny, that the "No Antibiotics" label used on Farmland Fresh Dairies-branded non-organic dairy products was misleading because antibiotics are given to cows who produce those products. Farmland Fresh Dairies, without admitting any liability, has agreed to remove the "No Antibiotics" statement from its non-organic dairy products.

In the non-certified organic dairy industry, it is legally permissible to administer a range of antibiotics, including beta-lactam antibiotics, to dairy cows. State and federal laws mandate testing raw milk for specific beta-lactam antibiotics to ensure residues fall within the established thresholds set by the FDA. The resolution of this lawsuit serves as a reminder of the ongoing dialogue surrounding labeling accuracy and consumer rights in the food industry.