The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1784-2012·Announced 2012-08-01

Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Arctic Zero, Inc. is recalling specific frozen dessert bars because they contain undeclared milk, a major food 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 as an FDA Class I recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a minimum score of 4 (Severe) due to the serious health risk posed by undeclared major allergens.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Zero, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to the presence of undeclared milk. The recall involves Chocolate Dipped Bars, specifically the 2 Chocolate & 2 Vanilla variety in 2.1 fl oz bars with UPC 8 52244 00308 4. The affected units were produced between January 1, 2011, and February 29, 2012.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains milk, which is not listed on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities. A total of 54,176 unit bars were distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers with these specific products should check their pantry for the UPC code and production dates listed above. If they have the affected bars, they should not consume them and should contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chocolate Dipped Bars, 2 Chocolate & 2 Vanilla, 2.1 fl oz bars, UPC 8 52244 00308 4
Manufacturer
Arctic Zero, Inc.
Affected units
54,176

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)

  • Production dates 1/1/11 - 2/29/12

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Arctic Zero, Inc. 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 10 products in this recall →

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