A popular milk brand has issued an urgent recall of its products due to possible traces of almonds in 27 states.
Lactaid milk from Massachusetts-based HP Hood LLC may contain “potential or undeclared allergens” that are not listed on labels, according to a recall by the FDA.
The brand was withdrawn from the market on September 20 due to the presence of traces that may represent a serious or potentially fatal danger for those who consume the product and are allergic to nuts and almonds.
The recall applies to a limited number of 96-oz. plastic containers of refrigerated Lactaid milk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The dairy product was recalled after being shipped and sold in 27 states.
Massachusetts-based HP Hood LLC’s Lactaid brand may contain “potential or undeclared allergens” that are not listed on labels.
The affected products were shipped to retailers and wholesalers between September 5 and September 18 to 27 states, including: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Around 60 products from major food chains have been recalled in the UK due to possible peanut contamination.
Food retailers including Domino’s, Aldi and Spare have recalled products containing a mustard powder believed to contain traces of peanuts.
The recall began after a customer complained online of an “itchy mouth” after consuming one of Domino’s sauces, Sky News reported.
Affected products will not have the allergen listed in their ingredient list; customers should check the code on the packaging to identify if the product is contaminated.
Several Lactaid dairy products have been recalled due to possible contamination with traces of almonds
The contaminated product has a packaging code of ’51-4109 P2′ along with specific expiration dates.
The contamination was discovered during routine maintenance programs, the FDA said, and there is a code on the contaminated product container of ’51-4109 P2′ along with specific expiration dates that can be found on the US FDA website.
So far, no illnesses have been reported and officials have stated that any customer who purchased the affected product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange.
Alternatively, consumers may call Hood Consumer Affairs at 800-242-2423 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Another recall of a popular macaroni and cheese product, sold for about $4.19, was issued earlier this month due to a broken refrigerator.
The 12-ounce packages of the product were recalled after being sold at stores including Target and Safeway in California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Dailymail.com reported that the recall has been classified as a Class II hazard, meaning “the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” according to the Food and Drug Administration.