The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1551-2015·Announced 2015-07-08

Snoqualmie Watermelon Sorbet Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream is recalling Watermelon Sorbet due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed nationwide in 3-gallon tubs.

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. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling Watermelon Sorbet sold under the Snoqualmie brand. The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The affected product is sold in 3-gallon plastic tubs and does not have a UPC code. The recall covers production dates from January 1, 2014, through December 15, 2014. The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific tubs and production dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal were provided in the source text, but standard food safety practices apply.

The recalled product

Product
Watermelon Sorbet, sold under Snoqualmie brand. Product is sold in 3 gallon plastic tubs. No UPC.
Hazard

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)

  • Production dates from January 1
  • 2014 through December 15
  • 2014.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 117 recalled by Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream 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.

See all 117 products in this recall →