The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1610-2014·Announced 2014-03-12

Dairy Rich Chocolate Ice Cream Recalled for Potential Peanut Allergen

Ice Cream Specialities is voluntarily recalling Dairy Rich Chocolate Ice Cream because it may contain peanut butter, a peanut allergen.

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: "This voluntary recall has been initiated because Dairy Rich Chocolate Ice Cream may contain peanut butter, which contains a peanut allergen."

Plain-English summary

Ice Cream Specialities is voluntarily recalling 2,448 cartons of Dairy Rich Chocolate Ice Cream. The product is packaged in 1.75 quart (1.66 L) (56 oz.) cartons with a Best By date of 06/14/2015 and UPC 0-71580-08103-1.

The recall was initiated because the chocolate ice cream may contain peanut butter, which contains a peanut allergen. This poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

The affected product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and New York. Consumers should check their freezers for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate Ice Cream manufactured under the Dairy Rich brand and packaged in a 1.75 quart (1.66 L) (56 oz.) carton.
Affected units
2,448

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 (1)

  • Best By: 06/14/2015. UPC: 0-71580-08103-1.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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