Le Cafe de la Plage Recalls Black Vanilla Ice Cream Due to Plastic Pieces
Le Cafe de la Plage is recalling 320 pints of Malibu Black Vanilla ice cream in California due to two complaints of plastic pieces in the product.
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 and involves a foreign material (plastic) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Le Cafe de la Plage is voluntarily recalling 320 pint containers of Malibu Black Vanilla Hand-Crafted Ice Cream. The recall is limited to the state of California. The affected products are identified by Lot Number BV021219 with an expiration date of September 12, 2019, and Lot Number BV022519 with an expiration date of September 25, 2019.
The recall was initiated after the firm received two complaints regarding the presence of plastic pieces in the ice cream. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Le Cafe de la Plage Malibu Black Vanilla; Hand-Crafted Ice Cream 1 Pint PETE plastic twist top container:
- Manufacturer
- LE CAFE DE LA PLAGE
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Ice Cream
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 320
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)
- Lot Number: BV021219 Expiration Date: September 12
- 2019 Lot number: BV022519 Expiration Date: September 25
- 2019
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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