HP Hood LLC Recalls Select Units of 96 oz Refrigerated Lactaid Milk Due to Possible Almond Allergen - 9/23/24
Company Announcement Date:
September 20, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
September 20, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Milk/Milk Product
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Tree Nuts (almond)
Company Name:
HP Hood LLC
Brand Name:
Lactaid
Product Description:
Lactaid 96 oz milk carton varieties
Company Announcement
Lynnfield, MA (September 19, 2024) – 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.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The affected 96 oz containers of LACTAID Milk were shipped to retailers and wholesalers from 09/05/24 – 09/18/24 located in AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, WI, and WY.
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 is a photo of the affected product 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 5:00 PM ET.
This voluntary recall is being initiated with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Production Date |
Release Date |
Product Name |
Expiration Date |
|
96 oz Lactaid Whole Milk |
0 41383 09073 8 |
NOV 22 24 |
51-4109 P2 |
|
96 oz Lactaid 2% Milk |
0 41383 09072 1 |
NOV 23 24 |
51-4109 P2 |
|
96oz Lactaid 1% Milk |
0 41383 09071 4 |
NOV 24 24 |
51-4109 P2 |
|
96oz Lactaid Fat Free Milk |
0 41383 09070 7 |
NOV 24 24 |
51-4109 P2 |
|
96oz Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk |
0 41383 15567 3 |
DEC 01 24 |
51-4109 P2 |
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Hood Consumer Affairs
800-242-2423
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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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