The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1526-2013·Announced 2013-06-19

Dairy Fresh Recalls IGA Ice Cream for Undeclared Allergens

Dairy Fresh LLC is recalling IGA Brand Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream because it contains undeclared almonds, coconut, and soy lecithin.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared allergens: Almonds, Coconut, Soy Lecithin"

Plain-English summary

Dairy Fresh LLC is voluntarily recalling IGA Brand Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream, 1.75 Quart, due to the presence of undeclared allergens. The specific allergens not listed on the product label are almonds, coconut, and soy lecithin.

The recall involves 10,050 cartons of the product. These items were distributed in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The affected cartons carry UPC #4137046131 and Plant Code 3783, with sell-by dates of 06-08-13, 07-19-13, 08-02-13, 08-13-13, and 08-27-13.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the specific UPC and sell-by dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
IGA Brand Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream, 1.75 Quart
Manufacturer
Dairy Fresh LLC
Affected units
10,050

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 (5)

  • UPC #4137046131
  • Plant Code 3783
  • Sell by dates: 06-08-13 07-19-13
  • 08-02-13
  • 08-13-13 and 08-27-13.

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

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