Maintaining high levels of quality of human donor milk is essential for safe and effective use for highly vulnerable infants. Medolac is an evidence based organization offering the most rigorous Milk Banking Safety and Quality Program on a global level. These standards include testing EVERY drop of milk that enters the processing plant BEFORE processing for a variety of safety and quality factors. Co-op Donor Milk is a commercially sterile product, packaged in a pouch. The pouch is made of an aluminum oxidized polyester and polypropylene. The packaging materials are food grade. Co-op Donor milk is shelf-stable. This product has been heat processed to be commercially sterile and will remain sterile until the package is opened. The shelf life is related to the storage temperature. Stored at 77 °F (25°C); Refer to product packaging for “best by” date.

Heat processed, whole human milk (shelf-stable, store at room temperature until opened). Co-op Donor Milk is 100% human milk, pooled from qualified donors. Do not dilute. This product contains protein, fat, lactose and calories from donor milk. No vitamins, minerals or other substances have been added. Nutrition content is specific to each numbered production lot of Co-op Donor Milk and minor variations may occur between lots. Please refer to the actual nutrition facts information on each case. Co-op Donor Milk is to be used under the supervision of a physician or licensed health care professional who will determine the suitability of this product for any given infant as it may be nutritionally incomplete. Co-op Donor Milk is intended for use when mother's own milk is not available or in insufficient quantity. This product may be used to partially supplement a mother's own milk. Feeds for preterm infants and other infants may require fortification with additional protein, vitamins and/or minerals. Iron, vitamin D and other minerals may not be present in sufficient quantities for use with preterm infants and supplements of these nutrients may be necessary. Additional food should be provided to infants over 6 months of age. ​

Store at room temperature until opened. Refrigerate after opening in sealed, sterile container (not provided) at 35°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Discard opened containers that have been left in the refrigerator for more than 7 Days. Do not FREEZE. ​​

Inspect the pouch for any damage, leaking or bulging. DO NOT USE DAMAGED POUCHES. Retain any damaged pouches and contact Medolac Laboratories for instructions. Shake the pouch before opening to ensure contents are uniform. Caregivers should utilize aseptic techniques when preparing this product for use, including proper hand washing and thorough cleansing of the preparation area. Clean the outside of the pouch with isopropyl alcohol wipe or other appropriate disinfectant before pulling the tear strip located at the top of the pouch. Allow container surface to air dry before opening. Pour the desired volume of the contents into oral syringe or feeding bottle. Discard unused milk from feeding syringe or bottle. Unused milk from open pouch may be poured into clean, sterile airtight container (not provided) for refrigerated storage at 35°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Improper preparation and handling of human milk may be harmful to infants.

 100% human milk, no additives or preservatives.