Milk Recall Sparks Warning Across the Country

A nationwide recall has been issued for dozens of containers of Lactaid milk after it was discovered that the product may contain a trace amount of almonds.
According to an announcement from the company posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), traces of almonds were discovered in several varieties of Lactaid milk during routine maintenance. The allergen is not listed on the milk’s label and poses a risk to consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to the tree nut.
Under FDA regulations, manufacturers must label if a product contains or may contain any of the nine major food allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. These allergens account for over 90 percent of all food allergic reactions in the United States.
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The affected 96-ounce containers of Lactaid milk were shipped to retailers and wholesalers in 27 states between September 5 and September 18. The company’s announcement provides a complete list of the dates.
Several variations of Lactaid milk are included in the recall, although all affected containers are marked with the code 51-4109 P2, which is printed in the top center of the milk jug.
Newsweek reached out to Lactaid via email for comment on Friday afternoon.
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Below is a list of the types of Lactaid products included in the recall and their expiration dates.
No illnesses or reactions have been reported in connection to the recall. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products can return the milk containers to the storefront where they purchased them for a full refund or exchange.
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Questions about returns and exchanges can also be directed to Hood Consumers Affairs at 800-242-2423. That number is available between 9 a.m. ET and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Unintended allergens are one of the top reasons for food recalls in the U.S., according to a report by the regulatory compliance company Traceone, which looked at the causes of food recalls issued by the FDA and Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) over the past four years.
Between 2020 and 2024, allergen contamination accounted for almost 40 percent of recalls between the two government bodies. Bacterial contamination was the second most frequent reason for recalls, accounting for 21 percent of products being pulled from the shelf in the same timespan.