The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0694-2019·Announced 2018-12-12

Tillamook Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Color Additives

Tillamook is recalling Vanilla Chocolate Chip ice cream because it contains undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves undeclared color additives rather than major allergens or pathogens, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for minor labeling or low-risk contamination issues.

Plain-English summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association is recalling Vanilla Chocolate Chip ice cream (item #67017) packaged in 1.75 qt. containers. The recall is due to the presence of trace amounts of undeclared color additives, specifically Amaranth and Yellow No. 6, in the chocolate freckles and chocolate fudge pieces ingredients.

The affected product is identified by UPC 0 72830 07017 1. The label indicates the product contains milk, tree nuts (coconut), and egg, and is made with equipment that also processes products containing peanuts and wheat. The recall covers 11,306 cases, with six 1.75 qt. containers per case.

The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Specific 'Best If Used By' dates and codes are listed in the official recall notice. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Vanilla Chocolate Chip ice cream (item #67017), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07017 1. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook*** ICE CREAM*** VANILLA CHOCOLATE CHIP *** CONTAINS: MILK, TREE NUTS (COCONUT), EGG. IT IS MADE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT ALSO MAKES PRODUC

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOC 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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