The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0537-2025·Announced 2025-09-03

Friendly's Vanilla Bean ice cream recalled for undeclared wheat and soy

DFA Dairy Brands is recalling Friendly's Vanilla Bean ice cream due to undeclared wheat and soy allergens. The product was distributed in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

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: FDA Class II recall with undeclared wheat and soy allergens, both common allergens. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the product poses a risk of allergic reaction to consumers with sensitivities.

Plain-English summary

DFA Dairy Brands is recalling Friendly's Vanilla Bean ice cream, 48 fl. oz. cartons. The carton is labeled "Friendly's Vanilla Bean" but the lid is labeled "Friendly's Cookies and Cream," and the actual product inside is Cookies and Cream ice cream. The recall affects 54 cases containing 324 individual containers.

The product contains undeclared wheat and soy allergens. Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to wheat or soy could experience allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The affected product was distributed in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The expiration date on the product is 11/26/25.

Consumers should not consume this product and should discard it or return it to the point of purchase. If you have consumed this product and experience allergic symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Carton Label: "Friendly's Vanilla Bean"; 48 fl. oz. Lid Label: "Friendly's Cookies and Cream" Product in carton is Cookies and Cream.
Manufacturer
DFA Dairy Brands, LLC
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • allergen-soy

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: 11/26/25

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • MD
  • PA
  • VA