The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0735-2013·Announced 2012-12-05

Kroger Ice Cream Recalled for Potential Pecan Allergen Contamination

Kroger is recalling French Vanilla Magnifique Ice Cream because it may contain pecans, posing a severe allergic reaction risk to sensitive individuals.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kroger Co is recalling 3,112 cases of Kroger Deluxe French Vanilla Magnifique Ice Cream, 48 FL OZ laminated cartons. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified that the product may contain pecans.

The presence of pecans could result in a severe allergic reaction in persons sensitive to this allergen. The product was distributed to Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. The specific UPC is 11110 50718, and the sell-by date is June 12, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific carton and UPC. If found, they should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Kroger Deluxe French Vanilla Magnifique Ice Cream, 48 FL OZ laminated carton. INGREDIENTS: MILK, CREAM, SUGAR***CONTAINS: MILK, EGGS DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202***800-632-6900 or www.kroger.com.
Manufacturer
Kroger Co

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 (3)

  • UPC 11110 50718
  • Sell By: Jun 12
  • 2013 49-70

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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