Peppermint Ice Cream recalled for undeclared Red #40 dye
Silver Moon LP is recalling 1076 units of Peppermint Ice Cream (32 oz) sold under four retail labels in Northern California because the product contains undeclared Red #40 food coloring.
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: This is an FDA Class III recall with undeclared food coloring (Red #40), which constitutes a labeling issue. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is labeling-related rather than a high-risk contaminant. Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2; a labeling issue for a common food additive (absent reported harm) falls at the moderate end.
Plain-English summary
Silver Moon LP dba Loard's Ice Cream is recalling Peppermint Ice Cream in 32 oz containers due to the presence of undeclared Red #40 food dye. The product was sold under the brand names Loard's, Mollie Stone's, Dehoff's, Farmer Joe's, and Piazza's Fine Foods. A total of 1076 units were distributed to Loard's Ice Cream parlors and grocery stores in Northern California.
Consumers who are sensitive or allergic to Red #40 may be at risk. The recall was voluntarily initiated by the firm on April 15, 2026, following discovery of the undeclared ingredient.
Consumers should not consume the affected product if they have a known sensitivity or allergy to Red #40. Check the UPC code 8-12017-00933 to identify affected units. For questions, contact the recalling firm at the address listed or through the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Peppermint Ice Cream - 32 oz (4 labels: Mollie Stone's; Dehoff's; Farmer Joe's, Piazza's Fine Foods) UPC: 8-12017-00933
- Manufacturer
- Silver Moon LP dba Loard's Ice Cream
- Category
- Food — Frozen Dessert
- Hazard
- allergen-red-40
- undeclared-ingredient
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)
- UPC: 8-12017-00933
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.