The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0479-2017·Announced 2016-11-30

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Wells Enterprises is recalling specific lots of Blue Bunny Hoppin' Holidoodle ice cream due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is recalling 7,192 cases of Blue Bunny Ice Cream Hoppin' Holidoodle ice cream, 46 fl. oz. The recall involves two specific UPCs: 070640014644 and 070640014651 (high altitude). The product was distributed to Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, and Texas.

The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected lots are identified by the following codes: UPC 070640014644 with LOT 60001 MM 19115 6228 and a best if used by date of 02/13/18; and UPC 070640014651 with LOT 60001 MM 19115 6229 and a best if used by date of 02/14/18.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their freezers for the matching UPCs and lot numbers. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Hoppin' Holidoodle ice cream 46 fl. oz. UPC 070640014644 and UPC 070640014651 (high altitude).
Hazard
Affected units
7,192

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)

  • UPC 070640014644 LOT 60001 MM 19115 6228 BEST IF USED BY 02/13/18

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: