Blue Diamond Almond Milk Recall Affects 150,000 Dairy Tainted Units

A class action investigation has been launched after a recent Blue Diamond almond milk recall of nearly 150,000 half gallon units after it was discovered they could contain real dairy.

Manufacturer HP Hood stated that the milk is still safe to drink unless if the consumer has a sensitivity to dairy, which spurred the Blue Diamond almond milk recall.

Considering that almond milk is supposed to be a safe alternative to consumers who have a dairy allergy or looking for a dairy alternative, it was important that the Blue Diamond milk recall was conducted.

The Blue Diamond recall primarily affects vanilla flavored almond milk units, which had been shipped to 28 states. The recalled product is less than one percent of all refrigerated almond milk shipped by HP Hood on a regular basis.

While HP Hood is a national dairy company, they also have alternative lactose brands like Lactaid and Almond Breeze. Consumers who buy these products have health concerns relating to dairy products, with some of them having severe allergies that may require may treatment if triggered.

The Blue Diamond almond milk recall was announced on Aug. 2, 2018, with the FDA stating that these vanilla flavored half gallon units may contain cow milk.

Overview of Blue Diamond Almond Milk Recall

Consumers who purchase the almond milk products would not expect cow milk to be in the product, as it isn’t mentioned on the product’s label. At the time of the Blue Diamond almond milk recall, at least one allergic reaction had been reported, but the consumer reportedly did not require hospital treatment.

Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk products affected by the Blue Diamond almond milk recall contain the following information on their cartons:

• 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

According to an HP Hood representative, the almond milk was tainted by dairy due to the cow milk being manufactured at the same plant.

“Although the almond milk is processed on a separate line and filler and we confirmed that the allergen control protocol all standard validation testing was conducted in accordance with our allergen control program, this particular batch of almond milk was contaminated with one container of milk through an employee error. [H]ood made the decision to recall all of the product from this batch as a precaution,” the representative stated in an email to CBS.

Even though the Blue Diamond almond milk recall helps prevent other consumers from suffering allergic reactions, it does not change the fact that consumers were put at risk. With the recent recall, the brand’s reputation will most likely suffer and will lose previously faithful customers.

This class action investigation is open to consumers who purchased Vanilla Almond Breeze thinking they were a safe alternative to dairy but had suffered allergic reactions because it contained cow milk.

Potential participants may be able to file legal action to seek compensation for various damages related to any medical complications they may have suffered in consequence of the dairy error.

Join a Free Almond Milk Recall Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you purchased Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk in one of the 28 states where the affected milk was sold, you may qualify to join this Almond Breeze almond milk recall class action lawsuit investigation.

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