The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1826-2017·Announced 2017-04-12

Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bars Recalled for Almond Mislabeling

Nestle USA is recalling Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bars because two consumers found almond bars in the packaging. The product was distributed in eight states and Washington, D.C.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (almonds) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Nestle USA is recalling Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bars, 3 - 3 FL oz. bars (9 FL oz (266 ml)). The recall involves 82 cases, with 12 x 3 packs per case. The affected product has a best-by date of December 10, 2017, and code 6345 580411B.

The recall was initiated after the firm received two complaints regarding the discovery of a Haagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Almond Bar inside a Chocolate Dark Chocolate bar package. The source text notes that nuts are visible on the bar. This indicates a mislabeling issue where a product containing almonds was packaged as a product that may not be labeled for that specific allergen configuration.

The product was distributed in Connecticut (CT), Washington, D.C. (DC), Delaware (DE), Maryland (MD), North Carolina (NC), New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and Virginia (VA). Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific packaging and code information listed above. If found, consumers should stop consuming the product and contact Nestle USA for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bars; 3 - 3 FL oz.. bars (9 FL ox (266 ml)
Manufacturer
Nestle USA

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)

  • Best by December 10
  • 2017
  • 6345 580411B

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states: