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

Lynnfield, MA – 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.

Production DateRelease DateProduct NameExpiration Date
96 oz Lactaid Whole Milk0 41383 09073 8NOV 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
51-4109 P2
96 oz Lactaid 2% Milk0 41383 09072 1NOV 23 24
NOV 24 24
NOV 28 24
NOV 29 24
NOV 30 24
DEC 01 24
DEC 04 24
51-4109 P2
96oz Lactaid 1% Milk0 41383 09071 4NOV 24 24
NOV 25 24
DEC 05 24
51-4109 P2
96oz Lactaid Fat Free Milk0 41383 09070 7NOV 24 24
NOV 25 24
51-4109 P2
96oz Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk0 41383 15567 3DEC 01 2451-4109 P2