Class I Recall Issued For Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream
By Laurel Maloy, contributing writer, Food Online
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream is the subject of a 10,000 carton recall because of mismatched packaging and the possibility of anaphylaxis due to peanuts not identified in the ingredients
Nestlé has issued a recall for 10,000 packages of Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. The packages have mismatched lids and containers, the lid labeled as Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter, while the container itself is labeled as Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. The mismatched, 14-ounce containers actually contain Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream and do not identify peanuts on the label of ingredients. This can create a potentially dangerous situation for those people with peanut allergies. In some cases, simply touching or smelling the ice cream can cause a severe, sometimes life-threatening reaction.
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The mismatched containers were produced on May 13, 2014. Distribution is limited to the east coast with 10 states — DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA, WV, and Washington DC — being affected. The 14-ounce containers will have a Best By Date of 13May2015 on the bottom of the carton and a Manufacturing Code of 24-52 4133580418D. The UPC Code is: 74570-08400. The issue was discovered when a consumer reported the packaging mistake to Nestlé. Customers who have purchased this product can call 800-993-8924 or visit the website at http://www.haagendazs.us/. The alert is at the very top of the page and will link to the most current information. A photo of the affected product and the identifying markings can be viewed here.
A Class I recall is one that can result in serious injury or death, as defined by the FDA. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can occur even in people who have not been previously diagnosed with or had an allergic reaction to peanuts before. Symptoms an allergic reaction to peanuts include hives, redness, swelling, itching or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightening of the throat, shortness of breath or wheezing. Anyone experiencing any of these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately, preferably calling 911. Symptoms can go from mild to life-threatening in a matter of seconds.