The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1527-2013·Announced 2013-06-19

Southwest Ice Cream Specialties Recalls Ice Cream for Undeclared Allergens

Southwest Ice Cream Specialties is recalling 1,524 cartons of ice cream because the product may contain undeclared pecan, soy, and/or wheat allergens.

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: "Product may contain undeclared pecan, soy, and/or wheat allergens."

Plain-English summary

Southwest Ice Cream Specialties is recalling 1,524 cartons of Shurfine Creamery Select Premium Ice Cream. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared pecan, soy, and/or wheat allergens in the product.

The affected product is identified by the label "Shurfine CREAMERY SELECT PREMIUM ICE CREAM Dulce de Leche Caramel Swirled in Caramel Ice Cream KEEP FROZEN 1.75 QUARTS (1.66L)" on the carton, while the lid bears the label "Shurfine CREAMERY SELECT PREMIUM ICE CREAM Praline Pecan KEEP FROZEN 1.75 QUARTS (1.661L)". The product bears UPC 015400224840, a Best Buy date of NOV 8, 2014, and a Plant Code of 48-3202-F.

The product was distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Southwest Ice Cream Specialties.

The recalled product

Product
"Shurfine CREAMERY SELECT PREMIUM ICE CREAM Dulce de Leche Caramel Swirled in Caramel Ice Cream KEEP FROZEN 1.75 QUARTS (1.66L)" is displayed on the carton's label in error. The lid bears the label "Shurfine CREAMERY SELECT PREMIUM ICE CREAM Praline Pecan KEEP FROZEN 1.75…
Affected units
1,524

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 (4)

  • UPC 015400224840
  • Best by NOV 8
  • 2014
  • and Plant Code 48-3202-F

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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