The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0577-2021·Announced 2021-05-12

Velvet Rainbow Sherbet Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Velvet Ice Cream Company is recalling Velvet Rainbow Sherbet due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across nine states.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Velvet Ice Cream Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Velvet Rainbow Sherbet, including 6-quart and 3-gallon tubs, because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The affected product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. Consumers should check their freezers for Velvet Rainbow Sherbet with Lot 21103. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Velvet Rainbow Sherbet 6 Quarts in a case 3 Gallon Tub - 1 Tub in a case
Manufacturer
Velvet Ice Cream Company
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard

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)

  • Quart : Lot 21103 Gallon : Lot 21103

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 56 recalled by Velvet Ice Cream Company 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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