Milk Alternative Recalled in Michigan Due to Possible Exposure to Nuts

A company who creates a lactose-free milk product is issuing an immediate recall on one of their products because it might have been exposed to a species of nuts that could result in a severe allergic reaction.

In fact, the recall is severe enough, that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has jumped on board to help get the word out about this recall.

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Lactaid, which is a brand of lactose-free dairy milk made by the Massachusetts company HP Hood LLC, has now recalled their Lactaid milk from 27 states, including Michigan.

They claim that their product shipped to retailers between Sept. 5th to Sept. 18th could have been exposed to almonds. While this won't affect most people, the recall is mostly directed toward people who have severe allergic reactions to the common nut.

"Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds could run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if the products are consumed."

Specifically, Lactaid is recalling the 96-oz. containers of Lactaid Milk that had been shipped to wholesalers that, again, does include Michigan, but also Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

Fortunately, the recall applies to a limited number of Lactaid Milk in plastic containers with the code 51-4109 P2 paired with specific "best by dates" that you can find on the FDA website.

The issued, it was announced, was discovered during the company's routine maintenance programs, and unearthed the possible trace exposure to almonds in their facility.

So far, no illnesses have been reported, but if you are feeling ill, or think you may have been exposed, contact your doctor immediately, then report it to the FDA. You can also get a full exchange by contacting the Hood Consumer Affairs at 1-800-242-2423.