The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3509-2017·Announced 2017-09-27

Kilby Cream Ice Cream Recalled for Production Temperature Deviations

Kilby Cream is recalling specific sizes of Mootella ice cream because proper temperatures were not reached during production and storage.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

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, and the hazard involves a process deviation regarding temperature control without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Kilby Cream is recalling 20 units of Mootella ice cream in 2.5 gallon and 7 ounce sizes. The recall involves products with codes P1717 and P1722.

The firm reported that a process deviation occurred during ice cream production and mix storage, resulting in proper temperatures not being reached. The product was distributed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, affecting 14 direct accounts.

Consumers should check their freezers for the affected product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Mootella Size: 2.5 Gal , 7 oz.
Manufacturer
Kilby Cream
Affected units
20

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 (2)

  • P1717
  • P1722

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 35 recalled by Kilby Cream under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 35 products in this recall →

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