The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just announced a recall on Lactaid milk products sold in 27 states. This is due to the milk containing “trace amounts” of almond, an undeclared allergen.
The Lactaid brand products affected include 96-ounce jugs of whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, fat-free milk and 2% calcium enriched milk. The specific details on these products are listed below:
| Product Name | Best By Dates | Codes Printed on Container |
| Lactaid Whole Milk | NOV 22 24 NOV 23 24 NOV 25 24 NOV 26 24 NOV 27 24 NOV 28 24 DEC 02 24 DEC 03 24 DEC 04 24 | 51-4109 P2; 0 41383 09073 8 |
| Lactaid 2% Milk | NOV 23 24 NOV 24 24 NOV 28 24 NOV 29 24 NOV 30 24 DEC 01 24 DEC 04 24 | 51-4109 P2; 0 41383 09072 1 |
| Lactaid 1% Milk | NOV 24 24 NOV 25 24 DEC 05 24 | 51-4109 P2; 0 41383 09071 4 |
| Lactaid Fat Free Milk | NOV 24 24 NOV 25 24 | 51-4109 P2; 0 41383 09070 7 |
| Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk | DEC 01 24 | 51-4109 P2; 0 41383 15567 3 |
The following states are impacted by this recall: 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. If you purchased Lactaid milk in one of these states, check your product for the recalled information.
While no illnesses have been connected to this recall, those with an almond allergy could unexpectedly experience an allergic reaction when consuming one of these dairy products. The reaction could be as severe as anaphylaxis, including symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hives and trouble breathing. If you are showing signs of anaphylactic shock after having one of the recalled Lactaid milks, call 911 immediately.
For questions about this recall, contact Hood Consumer Affairs at 800-242-2423 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
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