The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1160-2020·Announced 2020-08-26

Earth Grown Mocha Fudge Frozen Dessert Recalled for Undeclared Cashews

Smith Foods Inc. is recalling Earth Grown Mocha Fudge Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert due to undeclared cashews, a major food allergen.

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: The recall is classified as 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. Undeclared major allergens like cashews fall under this high-risk category.

Plain-English summary

Smith Foods Inc. is recalling Earth Grown brand Mocha Fudge Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert in pint-sized paperboard cartons. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared cashews, which is a significant food allergen. The affected units are identified by Product Number 001835, Plant Number 39-111, and Best By dates of 07-29-2021 and 07-30-2021.

A total of 92,016 units were distributed to consumers in 36 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific product number and best-by dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with a cashew allergy should be particularly cautious to avoid accidental exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Earth Grown brand Mocha Fudge Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert in pint sized paperboard carton with a paperboard lid.
Manufacturer
Smith Foods Inc.
Affected units
92,016

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Smith Foods Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →