Dean Foods Recalls Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Sandwiches for Undeclared Dyes
Dean Foods is recalling Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches because they contain undeclared Yellow #5 and Blue #1 dyes.
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, which typically involves a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is undeclared dyes, which is a labeling error rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.
Plain-English summary
Dean Foods, Inc. is recalling Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches. The product is a 4-pack of 3.5 FL OZ (104 mL) sandwiches containing mint ice cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chocolate wafers. The recall involves 46,980 individual boxes.
The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5 and Blue #1 dyes. These ingredients are not listed on the product label, which poses a risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to these specific food dyes.
The affected products were distributed in California, Oregon, Kansas, Colorado, Arizona, Illinois, and Texas. The products have use-by dates of January 14, 2021, January 15, 2021, and February 4, 2021. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific dates and product descriptions. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip, Ice Cream Sandwiches with Mint Ice Cream, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips & Chocolate Wafers 4 Pack; 4 3.5 FL OZ (104 mL) Sandwiches /14 FL OZ (414 mL)
- Manufacturer
- Dean Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Desserts
- Affected units
- 46,980
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)
- 14/JAN/2021
- 15/JAN/2021
- 04/FEB/2021
Distribution
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