This Popular Milk Brand Has Been Recalled in Multiple States—Here's What You Need to Know
It may not always seem like it, but food safety is a pretty big deal in this country. Companies spend millions of dollars annually to ensure their products are being shipped in a safe manner while free of toxins, allergens and any other unhealthy contaminate or substance. And while the FDA does an excellent job at regulating the system of checks and balances in place for our well-being, mistakes can sometimes be made and problems often slip through the proverbial cracks.
On September 20, HP Hood LLC officially announced a recall of five SKUs of 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk due to possible traces of almond being found. Almonds are not listed on the labels of any of the containers in question, and those who have severe sensitivity to them may be at risk of serious allergic reactions if consumed. As of now, no illnesses have been reported, yet HP Hood is acting accordingly to nip the issue in the bud.
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The affected 96-ounce containers were shipped to a large number of retailers and wholesalers across the country from September 5 through September 18 of this year, and distributed within each of the following states:
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.
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Specifics on the exact lot codes and best by dates of the Lactaid Milk containers in question can be found here, along with more details on the recall itself. If you believe that you might have one of the containers in your possession, the lot code and best by date can be found in the center-top area of the container, as pictured in the images provided here. The recall specifically applies to only those products containing the code 51-4109 P2 and the Best By Date specified on the chart provided.
Thanks to the food and beverage industries strict rules and regulations, this issue was specifically discovered as a result of routine maintenance programs, which identified the potential trace amounts of almonds. Consumers who purchased the product are encouraged to return it to the retail location you purchased it from for a full refund or exchange. Those curious for more details on the matter can also reach out to Hood Consumer Affairs at 800-242-2423 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET.
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