Haagen-Dazs ice cream recall sparks consumer risk warning
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc., the U.S. producer of Haagen-Dazs, has voluntarily recalled a limited batch of Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars for potentially containing undeclared wheat, a major allergen.
The Food and Drug Administration has classified the recall as Class II, meaning exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, while the risk of serious harm is considered remote.
What To Know
On November 3, Dreyer’s issued a voluntary recall of specific Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars—which are sold in packs of six—due to the potential presence of undeclared wheat.
The impacted batches are marked with code LLA519501 and have a “Best By” date of January 31, 2027. The FDA published the recall notice on November 4, one day after the recall.
The potentially affected ice cream bars were distributed to two retailers: Kroger and Giant Eagle in stores across the following states:
Kroger stores
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Giant Eagle stores
- Indiana
- Maryland
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
The recall was initiated after an internal investigation found that these wheat-containing ice cream bars were mistakenly “repacked into the incorrect packaging at the beginning of a production run,” which resulted in the allergen not being declared on the label, which is a requirement under FDA regulations.
In the FDA recall notice, Dreyer’s stated: “The safety, quality, and integrity of our products remain our number one priority. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action represents to both our consumers and retail customers. We are working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this voluntary recall and will cooperate with them fully.”
Consumers are asked not to eat the recalled product if they have a wheat allergy or sensitivity, and the FDA recommends they dispose of the potentially affected products or return the ice cream bars to the retailer for a full refund.
For further support, consumers can also contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream customer service by email at dreyers@casupport.com or by phone at 800-767-0120, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
The investigation is ongoing, and Dreyer’s has stated it will continue to cooperate with the FDA to find out the cause and scope of the mix-up.
