The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0711-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

Schoep's Recalls Toasted Butter Pecan Ice Cream Due to Packaging Error

Schoep's Ice Cream Co. is recalling Toasted Butter Pecan ice cream packaged in Vanilla Bean containers due to a labeling error.

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 and involves a minor labeling error (packaging mismatch) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Schoep's Ice Cream Co. is recalling 4,140 containers of Toasted Butter Pecan ice cream. The product was packaged in tubs labeled as Kay's Classic Vanilla Bean ice cream, although the lids correctly identified the contents as Toasted Butter Pecan.

The recall was initiated due to a packaging error where the wrong container labels were applied to the ice cream. The affected product is 1.5-quart tubs with the UPC 87848-13021 and a 'Best if Used By' date of 02/28/14.

The product was distributed to retail stores in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for tubs with the Vanilla Bean label and Toasted Butter Pecan lid, and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Tub labeled as Kay's Classic Vanilla Bean ice Cream. UPC 87848-13021, 1.5 Quarts (1.42L). Lid labeled as Kay's Classic Toasted Butter Pecan ice cream
Affected units
4,140

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 if Used By 02/28/14

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: