•   HP Hood & the FDA have Issued a Voluntary Recall of Certain Lactaid Products

•   Trace Levels of Tree Nuts (Almonds) Detected in Some Lactaid Products.

•   Products Recalled Sold in 27 States, Including New  Jersey and Pennsylvania

HP Hood LLC Recalls Lactaid

HP Hood LLC has issued a voluntary recall of certain Lactaid products.

The affected products are said to have trace amounts of Tree Nuts (Almonds), which are not listed on the label.

The products affected are the 96-once containers of Lactaid Milk sold between September 5 and September 18 at retailers in 27 states.

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The recall, announced on September 20, is widespread.

States Where the Milk Was Sold

In addition to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, other states impacted by this recall include:

AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL,

IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN,

MO, MS, NC, NE, NY, OH, OK, TX, VA, WI, and WY.

The recall applies to 96 once containers of Lactaid with the expiration code,

code 51-4109 P2.

The FDA says the problem was discovered during the company's routine maintenance routine.

Anyone who purchased the milk should return it to the retailer where you bought it or throw it away.

HP Hood has set up a hotline to answer questions.

The number, 800-242-2423 is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.  

Why This Could be Dangerous

Tree Nut allergies can be dangerous.

According to verywellhealth.com, symptoms can include, hives, swollen lips or throat, asthma symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and more.

Source:  US FDA