Hood issues recall of Lactaid milk in 27 states, including Maine. What to know

Hood has issued a recall of some Lactaid milk products that were sold in Maine.

The company announced last week that it was issuing a voluntary recall for some of its Lactaid products that were sold earlier this month because they may contain traces of almond.

Hood's Lactaid products are non-dairy milk options that are easier to digest for people with lactose sensitivities.

The recall affects 27 states, including Connecticut and Maine in New England.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration said no illnesses have been reported so far.

Here's what to know.

Which Lactaid products were recalled?

Hood recalled some of its Lactaid milk products that were sold between Sept. 5 and Sept. 18, the FDA said.

The affected products are 96-ounce refrigerated containers with the code 51-4109 P2, which can be found on the center-top area of the bottle alongside the best by date.

Here's a full list of the recalled products:

• Lactaid whole milk with best by dates:
  • Nov. 22
  • Nov. 23
  • Nov. 25
  • Nov. 26
  • Nov. 27
  • Nov. 28
  • Dec. 2
  • Dec. 3
  • Dec. 4
• Lactaid 2% milk with best by dates:
  • Nov. 23
  • Nov. 24
  • Nov. 28
  • Nov. 29
  • Nov. 30
  • Dec. 1
  • Dec. 4
• Lactaid 1% milk with best by dates:
  • Nov. 24
  • Nov. 25
  • Dec. 5
• Lactaid fat free milk with best by dates:
  • Nov. 24
  • Nov. 25
• Lactaid 2% calcium enriched milk with best by date:
  • Dec. 1

Why did Hood recall Lactaid milk?

Hood recalled a portion of its Lactaid milk products because they may contain trace amounts of almond, the company said.

The almond traces are not listed on the product labels, so people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds could have an allergic reaction if they consume the products. There have been no reported illnesses to date, the FDA said.

The FDA said the issue was discovered during routine maintenance.

What to do if you purchased recalled Lactaid milk

Anyone who purchased a recalled Lactaid milk product can return it to the retail location where it was purchased for an exchange or refund.

Customers can also call Hood Consumer Affairs at 800-242-2423.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Hood issues recall of Lactaid milk in 27 states, including Maine. What to know