Rite Aid Recalls Thrifty Mint 'N' Chip Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Pistachio
Rite Aid is recalling 560 pints of Thrifty Mint 'N' Chip ice cream because pistachio was inadvertently packed into the containers without being declared on the label.
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: "Pistachio flavored ice cream was inadvertently packed into 16 oz. (Pint) containers labeled as Thrifty Ice Cream Mint 'N' Chip. Ingredient statement does not declare pistachio."
Plain-English summary
Rite Aid HDQTRS. Corp. is recalling 560 pints of Thrifty Ice Cream Mint 'N' Chip. The product is a 16 Fl. OZ. frozen ice cream in a waxed paperboard container. The specific lot number is 24273, with an expiration date of October 28, 2015, and UPC 1182264327.
The recall was initiated because pistachio flavored ice cream was inadvertently packed into containers labeled as Mint 'N' Chip. The ingredient statement on the label does not declare pistachio, which poses a risk to consumers with pistachio allergies.
The affected product was distributed to Rite Aid stores in California. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact Rite Aid for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- waxed paperboard int container of frozen ice cream labeled Thrifty Ice Cream Mint 'N' Chip 1 Pint (16 Fl. OZ.) Bottom of container Expiration Date: October 28 2015 Lot #24273 Back of container UPC 1182264327
- Manufacturer
- Rite Aid HDQTRS. Corp.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Desserts
- Affected units
- 560
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)
- Expiration Date: October 28 2015 Lot #24273
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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