Almond Milk Recalled In Maryland For Containing Real Milk

BALTIMORE, MD — More than 145,000 cartons of almond milk have been recalled in 28 states, including Maryland, because it was contaminated with real milk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Half-gallons of Vanilla Almond Breeze were recalled because the label does not list milk as a possible ingredient, which could put consumers with dairy allergies at risk.

"People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the FDA said. "The product is safe to consume unless you have a milk allergy or sensitivity."

So far, one person has reported having an allergic reaction after consuming the Almond Breeze, but did not have to be hospitalized, the FDA said.

The recall affects these states: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.

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The recall applies only to refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk with a use-by date of September 2, 2018. Customers should look for this stamped information on half-gallon cartons to determine if theirs is part of the recall, as well as a UPC code of 41570 05621 on the side panel:

• USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H5 L1 51-4109
• USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H5 L2 51-4109
• USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H6 L1 51-4109
• USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H6 L2 51-4109

Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the retail location where the purchase was made for a full refund or exchange, or visit the Blue Diamond website to complete a web form. Consumers with questions can contact Blue Diamond at 1-800-400-1522, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time.

Read more about the recall here.

Story by Patch Editor Shannon Antinori

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