RECALL ALERT: Vanilla Almond Breeze Product May Contain Milk

CHARLOTTE, NC — Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk is being pulled due to possibility the product contains milk, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. The cartons, which could potentially pose a risk for consumers with milk allergies, were sold in 28 states, including North Carolina.

Why the recall? Anyone who has an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk runs the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to the Federal Food & Drug Administration.

The recall only applies to cartons of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk with a use-by date of Sept. 2. The cartons are safe to drink if you don't have a milk allergy, according to the FDA.

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According to the FDA, the affected products include the following stamped information on the carton:

• 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

You can find the entire FDA recall notice here.

Patch Editor Eric Heyl contributed

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