On Saturday, September 20, HP Hood LLC recalled “five SKUs of 96 oz containers of LACTAID Milk” as a result of anaphylactic sensitivities that may be linked to an undisclosed contaminant.
The aforementioned products “may contain trace amounts of almond,” an ingredient that was not listed on their labels, according to the United States Food & Drug Administration. The risk of a “serious or life-threatening allergic reaction” exists for individuals who are allergic to almonds, despite the absence of reported ailments.
Consumers can find the recalled products by searching for the code 51-4109 P2 and the list of Best By Dates on fda.gov. The products of concern were sold in 27 different states (shipped from September 9th to September 18th), including retailers and wholesalers located throughout Texas.
“Hood Consumer Affairs” is available to assist individuals with inquiries regarding the recalled products from 9:00 a.m. ET to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Consumers who have previously acquired a 96 oz container of LACTAID Milk that has been recalled are eligible to return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund.
For a comprehensive list of Best By Dates associated with the recall and to view images of the recalled products, please visit the official recall page on fda.gov.