Plant Code Lookup

Enter a plant code from a product package to learn which processing facility it came from.

Plant codes are usually found on product packaging near expiration dates or barcodes. They help identify which facility processed your food.

Anatomy of a milk plant code

PLT

The type of plant. Often just PLT or missing.

06-

06 is California's state code. Milk product plant numbers from California start with this.

00062

The code identifying the individual plant.

The 06- prefix only appears on milk products. Codes for eggs, meat, and other animal products use different formats and won't have it.

You can find a full description of where to find plant codes on the plant code tracking guide.

You can help us fill in brand information for plants by submitting entries to the plant code form.

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