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Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0695-2019·Announced 2018-12-12

Tillamook Udderly Chocolate Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Color Additives

Tillamook is recalling Udderly Chocolate ice cream because it contains trace amounts of undeclared color additives Amaranth and Yellow No. 6.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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 and involves undeclared color additives rather than major allergens or high-risk pathogens, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association is recalling Udderly Chocolate ice cream (item #67045) 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 07045 4. The label indicates the product contains milk, tree nuts (coconut), soy, and egg, and is made with equipment that also processes peanuts and wheat. The recall covers 6,754 cases, with each case containing six 1.75 qt. containers.

The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Affected units have 'Best If Used By' dates of August 28, 2019, or October 3, 2019. Consumers should check their freezers for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Udderly Chocolate ice cream (item #67045), packaged in 1.75 qt. container. UPC 0 72830 07045 4. The label is read in parts: "***Tillamook*** ICE CREAM*** UDDERLY CHOCOLATE *** CONTAINS: MILK, TREE NUTS (COCONUT), SOY, EGG. IT IS MADE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT ALSO MAKES PRODUCTS…

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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