Lactase’s parent company has issued a voluntary recall of its lactose-free milk after it was found that almonds may contain an allergen.
HP Hood LLC, which sells lactose-free dairy products, said in a recall announcement posted Friday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that five SKUs of 96-ounce containers “may contain trace amounts of almonds that are not listed on the label.”
The FDA’s website states that food labels are required by law to “identify the food sources of all major food allergens used in the production of the food,” which includes various types of tree nuts such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts.
Tree nut allergies are one of the most common food allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, symptoms of tree nut allergies can range from mild to life-threatening.
“Anyone with an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds who consumes these products may be at risk of experiencing a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction,” the recall warning reads.
The dairy processor said the issue was discovered during a routine maintenance program, which revealed it may have contained traces of almonds.
So far, there have been no reports of illness, the report said.
Here’s what you need to know about the lactase milk recall.
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What Lactaid Milk products are being recalled?
The FDA alert states that the following Lactaid Milk products packaged in plastic containers with code 51-4109 P2 are being recalled:
96 oz Lactaid Whole Milk 96 oz Lactaid 2% Milk 96 oz Lactaid 1% Milk 96 oz Lactaid Nonfat Milk 96 oz 2% Calcium Fortified Milk
What states are affected by the lactase milk recall?
The states with recalled products are as follows:
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 Wyoming
What is the expiration date of Lactase Milk?
The expiration dates for the recalled lactase milk products are as follows:
96 oz. Lactase Whole Milk
2024/11/22 2024/11/23 2024/11/25 2024/11/26 2024/11/27 2024/11/28 2024/12/02 2024/12/03 2024/12/04
96 oz Lactase 2% Milk
November 23, 2024 November 24, 2024 November 28, 2024 November 29, 2024 November 30, 2024 December 1, 2024 December 4, 2024
96 oz Lactase 1% Milk
November 24, 2024 November 25, 2024 December 5, 2024
96 oz Lactaid nonfat milk
November 24, 2024 November 25, 2024
96 oz 2% calcium fortified milk
What should I do if I have consumed recalled milk?
Consumers who purchased the products may return them to the retail store where they were purchased for a full refund or exchange, or may call Hood Consumer Affairs at 800-242-2423, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.
What is a tree nut allergy?
Peanuts and tree nuts can trigger anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction when exposed to an allergen, but they are not the same thing, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
The professional association said peanuts are a legume and not a nut.
Legumes are a source of protein found in beans, lentils, peanuts, peas, soybeans, etc.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, symptoms of tree nut allergies can include:
Abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, itching of the mouth, throat, eyes, skin or other areas, stuffy or runny nose, nausea, shortness of breath, anaphylaxis
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