The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3251-2015·Announced 2015-10-07

Ice Cream Club Recalls Caramel Caribou Ice Cream for Undeclared Peanuts

The Ice Cream Club, Inc. is recalling Caramel Caribou Ice Cream because it contains undeclared peanuts, a major food allergen.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Undeclared major allergens like peanuts are considered high-risk hazards.

Plain-English summary

The Ice Cream Club, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 68 three-gallon tubs of Caramel Caribou Ice Cream. The product is identified by Lot 5333 and is packaged in bulk round containers. The recall is necessary because the ice cream contains undeclared peanuts, which is a significant food safety hazard for individuals with peanut allergies.

The affected product was distributed nationwide to retail dipping stores, retirement communities, and one distributor. Specific states mentioned in the distribution pattern include Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Michigan. The source text does not indicate an expiration date for the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and product description. If you have this product, you should not consume it. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious. For more information, consumers can contact the recalling firm or refer to the official FDA recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Caramel Caribou Ice Cream, 3 gal, frozen in bulk round container.

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)

  • Lot 5333. No exp date indicated by firm

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 7 states specifically: