The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2068-2014·Announced 2014-07-09

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.

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 on a common allergen (pistachio), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

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
Hazard
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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