The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0800-2025·Announced 2025-05-21

Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream recalled for plastic contamination

Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream (3-gallon tubs) is being recalled because plastic material may be present in the product. The recalled product was distributed to 103 distribution centers across the United States.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Plastic contamination in food presents a potential choking and injury hazard. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This meets the 'High' threshold as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, consistent with FDA Class II classification.

Plain-English summary

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream (3-gallon tubs) distributed by Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX, because plastic material may be present in the product.

Approximately 600 three-gallon tubs were distributed to 103 distribution centers across the United States. The product can be identified by UPC 046045065833 and Item 1144464. The product bears Jet Code "3G ELLF PREM VANILLA 1CS LOT 50003HH 19115 18:00 5087" with a use-by date of 9/26/26.

Consumers should not consume the product. If you have this product, discard it or return it to your place of purchase. Contact your healthcare provider if you have consumed this product and have health concerns.

The recalled product

Product
Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, DISTRIBUTED BY Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX 76101 UPC: 046045065833, Item: 1144464
Manufacturer
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard
  • plastic-contamination
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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