The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2311-2014·Announced 2014-08-20

Frederick Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Cups Recalled for Wrong Lid

Garber Ice Cream Company is recalling Frederick Farms 4oz chocolate ice cream cups because the wrong lids were used during production.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is a labeling/packaging error (wrong lid) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Garber Ice Cream Company Inc is voluntarily recalling Frederick Farms 4oz chocolate ice cream cups. The recall is due to the use of incorrect lids at the end of the production run. Specifically, lids intended for Frederick Farms No Sugar Added (NSA) Chocolate Ice Cream were used on the regular chocolate ice cream cups.

The affected product is identified by Product Code FFC4, Lot# 18422, and an expiration date of 06/10/2015. The product was distributed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. A total of 368 boxes were sent to customers, while 537 boxes remained at the production facility.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot and expiration date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Frederick Farms 4oz chocolate ice cream cups, net wt. 67grams, 24 per box, 231 boxes per pallet, expiration 6-10-15

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 (4)

  • Product Code: FFC4
  • Lot# 18422
  • Exp. Date : 06/10/2015
  • Bin - 421BF

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Garber Ice Cream Company Inc

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