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LACTAID
CSWH grade B (81)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 81.0588.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | C (60) | 1 Class I (10 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (93) | Tier A: 0 of 17 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 2 of 17 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5) · B (80) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 undeclared allergen) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class I, Sep 19, 2024 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 95401
Lactaid Lactose Reduced milk 1. 96 oz Lactaid Whole Milk 2. 96 oz Lactaid 2% Milk 3. 96oz Lactaid 1% Milk 4. 96oz Lactaid Fat Free Milk (1607) 5. 96oz Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk (15567)
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Milk may contain undeclared almond from almond milk
- Code information
- 1. 96 oz Lactaid Whole Milk (1854) UPC: 0 41383 09073 8 Best By: NOV 22 24 NOV 23 24 NOV 25 24 NOV 26 24 NOV 27 24 NOV 28 24 DEC 02 24 DEC 03 24 DEC 04 24 IMS Plant Code: 51-4109 P2 2. 96 oz Lactaid 2% Milk (1606) UPC: 0 41383 09072 1 Best By: NOV 23 24 NOV 24 24 NOV 28 24 NOV 29 24 NOV 30 24 DEC 01 24 DEC 04 24 IMS Plant Code: 51-4109 P2 3. 96oz Lactaid 1% Milk (1605) UPC: 0 41383 09071 4 Best By: NOV 24 24 NOV 25 24 DEC 05 24 IMS Plant Code: 51-4109 P2 4. 96oz Lactaid Fat Free Milk (1607) UPC: 0 41383 09070 7 Best By: NOV 24 24 NOV 25 24 IMS Plant Code: 51-4109 P2 5. 96oz Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk (15567) UPC: 0 41383 15567 3 Best By: DEC 01 24 IMS Plant Code: 51-4109 P2
- Recalling firm
- HP Hood LLC
- Dates
- Recall started Sep 19, 2024; classified Oct 18, 2024
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 41383090714 (upc)
FDA record F-0054-2025: openFDA · Report an error
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 2 of 17 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(34): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 1 of 17 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(7): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 1 of 17 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(43): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Products (2)
- LACTAID, HOLIDAY NOG · UPC 41383151682 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - LACTAID, ICE CREAM, BERRY CHOCOLATE CRUMBLE, BERRY CHOCOLATE CRUMBLE · UPC 41383609855 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Akpharma Inc., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.