The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0985-2023·Announced 2023-06-21

Van Leeuwen ice cream recalled for undeclared walnuts

Van Leeuwen brand ice cream may contain undeclared walnuts. Consumers with walnut allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification for undeclared allergen (walnut) in food product. No illnesses have been reported, but the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen poses serious health risk to susceptible individuals.

Plain-English summary

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC is recalling 4,096 pints of Van Leeuwen brand Brown Sugar Chunk with Cookie Dough & Brownies French Ice Cream (14 FL OZ, Lot 23P102, Best By April 12, 2025) because the product may contain undeclared walnuts.

The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

Walnuts are tree nuts and can cause severe allergic reactions in individuals with tree nut allergies, including anaphylaxis. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it if they have a walnut or tree nut allergy. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, or discard it.

The recalled product

Product
Van Leeuwen brand BROWN SUGAR CHUNK WITH COOKIE DOUGH & BROWNIES FENCH ICE CREAM; 14 FL OZ (414 ML); ingredients: cream, milk, dark brown sugar, cane sugar, egg yolks, wheat flour, unbleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour), water, cocoa processed with alkali, canola oil
Manufacturer
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC
Hazard
  • allergen-walnut

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 (2)

  • Lot Number: 23P102 Best By Date: April 12
  • 2025

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

  • CT
  • DC
  • MD
  • ME
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • VA