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09/30/2024

Containers of LACTAID Milk being recalled due to unlisted amounts of almonds

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sept. 30, 2024

CONTACT:     Chris Boyle, Director of Communications

                        (860) 706-9654 – christopher.boyle@ct.gov

 

HARTFORD, Conn.— The Connecticut Department of Public Health is highlighting the following voluntary recall that has being initiated by the US Food and Drug Administration: HP Hood LLC is recalling five SKUs of 96 oz containers of LACTAID Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.

 

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

 

The affected 96 oz containers of LACTAID Milk were shipped to retailers and wholesalers from Sept. 5, 2024 to Sept. 18, 2024 in numerous states including Connecticut. No illnesses have been reported to date.

 

The recall applies to a limited number of 96 oz. plastic containers of refrigerated LACTAID Milk with the code 51-4109 P2 and the “Best By” Date listed in the chart below. The code and “Best By” Date can be found in the center-top area of the container, as pictured in the image below. This recall applies to only those products that contain the code 51-4109 P2 and the “Best By” Date specified in the chart below.

 

Accompanying this release are photos of the affected products and stamped information on the carton. This issue was discovered as a result of routine maintenance programs which revealed the potential for trace amounts of almond.

 

Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the retail location where the purchase was made for a full refund or exchange, or call Hood Consumer Affairs at 800-242-2423 Monday through Friday from 9 am ET to 5 pm ET.