There’s nothing like a cool bowl — or cone! — of ice cream on a hot day.
But before you open the freezer, know that a popular ice cream brand is voluntarily recalling one of its products due to mislabeling and “undeclared allergens.”
Unilever Manufacturing announced the recall on June 2, saying Breyers is recalling Rocky Road ice cream that was placed in a Chocolate Truffle ice cream packaging, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Here’s what you should know.
Breyers recalling Rocky Road ice cream in mislabeled carton
Breyers’ Rocky Road Ice Cream was put into a Breyers Chocolate Truffle Tub that says “may contain tree nuts.”
The container does have a Rocky Road Ice Cream lid that declares almonds are ingredients, the FDA said, labeling the recall as a Level II.
Almonds are not listed on the product label, though, Breyers said.
Breyers warned consumers with almond allergies that the ice cream could run the risk of a severe and life-threatening reaction.
How do I know if I have the recalled Breyers ice cream?
The ice cream being recalled are Breyers Chocolate Truffle 1.5 quart tubs with UPC code 077567457288 and expiration date/Lot code of JUL1026GB3.
Where was the recalled Breyers ice cream sold?
The recalled ice cream was sold at retail locations and distribution centers across the U.S., the FDA said.
A total of 6,668 cases were distributed.
Breyers Chocolate Truffle cartons filled with Rocky Road ice cream, with almonds
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other Breyers products are impacted,” Breyers said.
What if I don’t have an almond allergy? Is the recalled ice cream safe to eat?
“If you do not have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds, this product should not pose a risk; however, in an abundance of caution it is best that the product is disposed of, so that others with an almond allergy are not impacted,” Breyers said.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.”
What is a FDA Level II recall?
The FDA describes a Class II Recall as “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.”
Need more information? Here’s how to contact Breyers
You can contact Breyers at breyers.com/us/en/contact.html or call 1-800-931-2826.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Breyers voluntarily recalling mislabeled ice cream. What to know
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Naples Daily News
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