The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1162-2020·Announced 2020-08-26

Smith Foods Recalls Earth Grown Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert for Undeclared Cashews

Smith Foods Inc. is recalling Earth Grown brand Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert because it contains 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 voluntarily recalling Earth Grown brand Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert in pint-sized paperboard cartons. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared cashews in the product. Cashews are a major food allergen that can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

The affected product is identified by Product Number 001837, Plant Number 39-111, and Best By dates of 07-27-2021, 07-28-2021, or 07-29-2021. A total of 72,288 units were distributed to stores 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 pantries for the specific Best By dates and product codes listed above. If they find the product, they should stop using it and contact Smith Foods Inc. for a refund or further instructions. Individuals with cashew allergies should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any product that may contain undeclared cashews.

The recalled product

Product
Earth Grown brand Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert in pint sized paperboard carton with a paperboard lid.
Manufacturer
Smith Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Dessert
Hazard
Affected units
72,288

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)

  • Product Number: 001837 Plant Number: 39-111 Best By: 07-27-2021
  • Best By: 07-28-2021
  • & Best By: 07-29-2021

Distribution

Distributed in 36 states:

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.

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