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 guardian firm HP Hood LLC and introduced by the FDA on Friday, stated choose 96-ounce containers of milk “might include 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 significant or life-threatening allergic reactions in the event that they devour these merchandise.”
The recall solely applies to exploit with the particular SKU code 51-4109 P2 and “finest by” dates between November 22 and December 4. This contains some complete milk, 1%, 2%, fat-free, and calcium-enriched choices. In accordance with the recall, these merchandise had 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 include any dangerous micro organism, federal regulation requires that meals labels establish 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 packages,” the allergen warning was not formally listed on the product labels. To this point, no diseases have been reported.
You probably have an almond or tree nut allergy and suspect you have bought recalled milk, verify the product’s SKU code and “finest 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 Client Affairs at (800) 242-2423 for extra info.
