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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0112-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

Homestead Creamery Recalls Chocolate Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Pecans

Homestead Creamery is recalling 203 quarts of chocolate ice cream because it contains undeclared pecans, posing a risk to people with tree nut allergies.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Homestead Creamery, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 203 one-quart containers of Chocolate Ice Cream (UPC: 87525200107) due to a mis-packaging error. The product is packaged in a paper quart container and carries a 'BEST BY 5/13/21' date. The recall is necessary because the ice cream contains undeclared pecans, which are a major food allergen.

The affected product was distributed to retailers and distributors in Virginia and North Carolina. This recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with a tree nut allergy should not consume the product. Individuals who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and 'BEST BY' date listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate Ice Cream, 1 quart, UPC:87525200107. Packaged in paper quart container.
Affected units
203

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • BEST BY 5/13/21

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Homestead Creamery, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Homestead Creamery, Inc.

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