HP Hood LLC Recalls Select Units of 96 oz Refrigerated Lactaid Milk Due to Possible Almond Allergen

For Immediate Release

September 20, 2024

Contact Information

Hood Consumer Affairs
800-242-2423

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.

• 96 oz Lactaid Whole Milk
  • Release Date: 0 41383 09073 8
  • Product Name:
    • 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
  • Expiration: 51-4109 P2
• 96 oz Lactaid 2% Milk
  • Release Date: 0 41383 09072 1
  • Product Name:
    • NOV 23 24
    • NOV 24 24
    • NOV 28 24
    • NOV 29 24
    • NOV 30 24
    • DEC 01 24
    • DEC 04 24
  • Expiration: 51-4109 P2
• 96oz Lactaid 1% Milk
  • Release Date: 0 41383 09071 4
  • Product Name:
    • NOV 24 24
    • NOV 25 24
    • DEC 05 24
  • Expiration: 51-4109 P2
• 96oz Lactaid Fat Free Milk
  • Release Date: 0 41383 09070 7
  • Product Name:
    • NOV 24 24
    • NOV 25 24
  • Expiration: 51-4109 P2
• 96oz Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk
  • Release Date: 0 41383 15567 3
  • Product Name: DEC 01 24
  • Expiration: 51-4109 P2