Urgent Milk Recall Issued as FDA Classifies Risk Level as Highest

There has been a Class I recall of some milk goods in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There were almonds in the milk that weren’t labeled, which is a known and dangerous allergen that caused the recall.

The company in question started this recall, which the FDA considers to be the worst level. People who are allergic to almonds are especially at risk of dying if they eat these goods because they are recalled in Class I.

Why is this milk product being called back?

As explained by the FDA, this kind of recall happens when there is a good chance that using or being near a dangerous product will cause serious health problems or even death.

People who are allergic to nuts can have severe allergic responses to even small amounts of almond proteins. These reactions could get worse and turn into anaphylaxis, which is a possibly life-threatening condition that needs medical help right away.

People all over the U.S. are worried about the recent milk product recall, which has an effect on stores and suppliers in 27 states. From September 5 to September 18, the damaged packages were sent to different places. The company’s announcement has a full list of these times so that customers can stay up to date.

Products and notices that are affected

Several kinds of Lactaid milk are among the items that are being recalled. The affected containers can be found by their code 51-4109 P2, which is written in a big way in the middle of the top of the milk jug. To make sure their goods are safe, people must check for this specific marking.

Recalls in the Past and Consumer Safety

Recalls happen all the time and are an important way to protect consumers. In March, for example, a batch of chocolate cherry granola was taken off the market because of worries about “life-threatening allergic reactions.” This recall was for Kick Ash Products’ Door County Love Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola, which had nuts that weren’t supposed to be there.

To review, being alert and knowledgeable about product recalls can greatly improve customer safety and avoid possible health risks.

To protect your health and well-being, remember to always check the product codes and keep up with official statements.

How to Spot the Signs of an Allergic Reaction

It can be very scary to have an allergic response. Some common signs are:

• Having trouble breathing
• Having a sore throat or tongue Hives
• a quick drop in blood stress

If you or someone you know has eaten the contaminated food and is now showing any of these signs, you need to see a doctor right away.

What Consumers Should Do

Here’s what you should do if you bought the recalled milk products:

• You can get a full return by taking the items back to where you bought them.
• Use the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program to let them know about any bad responses.
• For more information, go to https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hp-hood-llc-recalls-select-units-96-oz-refrigerated-lactaid-milk-due-possible-almond-allergen

Need some help?

Call Hood Consumer Affairs at 800-242-2423 if you have any questions about returns and swaps. You can get help from their team from 9 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.