The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0756-2015·Announced 2015-01-07

Safeway Select French Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Peanut

Safeway Inc is recalling Safeway Select French Salted Caramel Premium Ice Cream because peanut butter was used in the recipe but not listed on the label.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Safeway Inc is recalling Safeway Select French Salted Caramel (Fleur De Sel) Premium Ice Cream, sold in 1.5-quart round paper cartons. The recall involves 45,760 cases, totaling 24,456 individual cartons. The product was distributed to distributors in Colorado, Arizona, Oregon, California, Maryland, Washington, and Texas, and then to Safeway-owned stores nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to a supply error where the recipe's caramel cups ingredient was replaced with peanut butter cups. Peanut butter is a major food allergen that is not listed on the ingredient list or the allergen statement of the affected product.

Consumers with this product should check the UPC (21130 08970) and the Best Before date (Nov 03, 2015) with PLT 53/38. Individuals with a peanut allergy should not consume the product. Consumers may contact Safeway for more information or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Safeway Select French Salted Caramel (Fleur De Sel) Premium Ice Cream; 1.5 quart round paper carton with lid.
Manufacturer
Safeway Inc

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 21130 08970
  • Best Before Nov 03
  • 2015 PLT 53/38

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 7 states specifically: