The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1230-2019·Announced 2019-04-10

Snow's Mint Chip Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5 Dye

Snow's Acquisition, LLC is recalling Mint Chip Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Chunks because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5 dye.

What this means for you

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, but the hazard is a minor labeling error (undeclared dye) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Snow's Acquisition, LLC is recalling specific lots of Snow's PREMIUM ICE CREAM Mint Chip Mint Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Chunks, 1.5 QUART (1.42L). The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5 dye.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 0 48896400139 and lot codes 081920 and 072020. A total of 104 sleeves were distributed in Massachusetts (MA).

Consumers who purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot codes and UPC listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop consuming it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Snow's PREMIUM ICE CREAM Mint Chip Mint Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Chunks 1.5 QUART (1.42L) KEEP FROZEN, UPCE: 0 48896400139
Manufacturer
Snow's Acquisition, LLC
Category
Food — Ice Cream
Hazard
Affected units
104

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 Codes: 081920
  • 072020

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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