Lactaid Milk Recall As a result of Almond Allergen

Lactaid, a lactose-free dairy model, has issued a voluntary recall on a few of its milk, over concern of a possible almond allergen.

The recall, which was issued by Lactaid’s mum or dad firm HP Hood LLC and introduced by the FDA on Friday, mentioned choose 96-ounce containers of milk “might comprise hint quantities of almond, which isn’t listed on the label.” In accordance with the recall alert, “individuals who have an allergy or extreme sensitivity to almonds might run the danger of great or life-threatening allergic reactions in the event that they eat these merchandise.”

The recall solely applies to exploit with the particular SKU code 51-4109 P2 and “greatest by” dates between November 22 and December 4. This consists of some entire milk, 1%, 2%, fat-free, and calcium-enriched choices. In accordance with the recall, these merchandise have been shipped to retailers and wholesalers in 27 states between the dates of September 5 and 18. The states embrace: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Whereas these merchandise don’t comprise any dangerous micro organism, federal legislation requires that meals labels determine the supply of all main allergens used to make the meals, per the FDA. With out this warning, there’s potential for these with nut allergic reactions to have an allergic response.

As a result of the potential cross-contamination was found throughout “routine upkeep applications,” the allergen warning was not formally listed on the product labels. Thus far, no diseases have been reported.

If in case you have an almond or tree nut allergy and suspect you’ve got bought recalled milk, examine the product’s SKU code and “greatest by” date on the center-top space of the container. If the code and date match up with any of those listed by the FDA right here, you’ll be able to return it to the retail location you bought it for a full refund or change. Or, name Hood Shopper Affairs at (800) 242-2423 for extra data.