FDA Issues Recall On Milk In Illinois, 26 Other States

I know it sounds somewhat weird, but let's begin the story about a milk recall by bringing up tree-nut allergies.

Tree-nut allergies are one of the nine most common types of food allergies, and the effects of an allergic reaction to tree nuts can vary from mild to serious to life-threatening, depending on the person with the allergies.

Tree nuts include, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAI), almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts, whereas peanuts grow underground and are considered legumes.

Regardless of the type, you could find yourself very ill after consuming them if you're one of the many people who are cursed with a tree-nut allergy.

Which brings us to the reason for the milk recall...

The Parent Company Of Lactaid (Lactaid Is Lactose-Free Dairy Milk) Has Issued A Voluntary Recall Of Lactaid Due To The Presence Of One Particular Tree-Nut In The Milk

Lactaid has been served at our house for several years now after we discovered that two of the 5 members of my household are lactose-intolerant, and it has worked as advertised. The two in our house who use Lactaid instead of regular milk have reported feeling so much better because of it. I'm not telling you this because I'm being given free Lactaid, because I'm not. The stuff just seems to work.

Speaking of lactose intolerance, would you like to guess what percentage of the world's population actually have that problem?

Here are some numbers that really surprised me when it comes to who is lactose-intolerant around the world:

• About 65% of the world's population are lactose-intolerant
• 70–100% of people of East Asian descent are lactose intolerant.
• 65% of Africans and African-Americans are lactose intolerant.
• 80% of American Indians are lactose intolerant.
• 50% of Hispanics are lactose intolerant.
• Lactose intolerance is least common among Americans with a Northern European heritage.

Here's What You Need To Know About The Lactaid Milk Recall

HP Hood LLC is recalling 96 ounce 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.

According to the FDA alert, Lactaid Milk packaged in plastic containers with the code 51-4109 P2 are being recalled:

• 96-ounce Lactaid Whole Milk
• 96-ounce Lactaid 2% Milk
• 96-ounce Lactaid 1% Milk
• 96-ounce Lactaid Fat Free Milk
• 96-ounce 2% Calcium Enriched Milk

If you have some of the product(s) at home, you can return it to where the purchase was made for a full refund or exchange. You can also call Hood Consumer Affairs at 800-242-2423 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm ET.

Click here to read the full recall report from the FDA.