The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0579-2025·Announced 2025-09-17

Bulk mint chip ice cream recalled after elevated coliform counts found

Hershey's Ice Cream Green Mint Chip bulk 3-gallon cans, lot 25223M, are recalled after routine testing found elevated coliform counts. 81 cans are affected.

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: Rubric level 2 covers low-risk contamination; elevated coliform counts are an indicator result and the notice names no pathogen or illness.

Plain-English summary

Hershey's Ice Cream Green Mint Chip (GMC) Bulk, 3 gallons, sold in a cardboard tub with metal rings and a cardboard lid, is being recalled. The affected product carries lot number 25223M, SKU 24682-05020 and consecutive count 499-6100. The recall covers 81 cans distributed to Delaware, New York, Florida, Maryland, Indiana, North Carolina and Ohio.

The recall was issued because the product tested with elevated coliform counts during routine testing. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

Businesses holding this lot should not serve the product and should follow the recalling firm's instructions for return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Hershey s Ice Cream, Green Mint Chip (GMC) Bulk, 3 gallons, 1 unit , bulk can- a cardboard tub with metal rings and cardboard lid
Manufacturer
HERSHEY CREAMERY CO.
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard
  • coliform-counts
  • sanitation-indicator
  • class-ii

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 Number: 25223M " SKU: 24682-05020 " Consecutive Count: 499-6100

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • DE
  • FL
  • IN
  • MD
  • NC
  • NY
  • OH

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