CLASS III Food recall · Reported 12 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond milk Half Gallon recalled by HP Hood
HP Hood is recalling Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond milk Half Gallon, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 30 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0742-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63647
- Recalling firm
- HP Hood, Lynnfield, MA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 30 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 12 Dec 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Milk
Timeline
| 30 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 12 Dec 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product labeled as Unsweetened Vanilla Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond milk may contain chocolate flavored Almondmilk ( undeclared ingredients: cocoa and evaporated cane juice).
Product as listed by the FDA
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond milk Half Gallon (1.89 L) Paper Carton UPC: 4157005618
Where it was distributed
Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product labeled as Unsweetened Vanilla Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond milk may contain chocolate flavored Almondmilk ( undeclared ingredients: cocoa and evaporated cane juice).
Which lots are affected?
Best by: 12/05/2012 plt# 51-4109
Where was it sold?
Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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