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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Dairy & Eggs

Van Leeuwen Brown Sugar Chunk Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Walnuts

Agency Publication Date: June 13, 2023
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Summary

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC is recalling approximately 4,096 pints of its Brown Sugar Chunk with Cookie Dough & Brownies French Ice Cream because it contains walnuts that are not listed on the package label. This recall was initiated after a consumer reported finding walnuts in a pint of ice cream that was not supposed to contain them. The affected product is sold in 14-ounce reddish-brown containers and was distributed to retail stores across several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. If you have a walnut allergy, you should return the ice cream to the store where you bought it for a refund or throw it away immediately.

Risk

Walnuts are a major food allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this ice cream.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 14 fl oz (414 mL) pints of Van Leeuwen Brown Sugar Chunk with Cookie Dough & Brownies French Ice Cream with lot number 23P102 and a Best By date of April 12, 2025.
  2. Check the bottom of the reddish-brown pint for the lot code 23P102 and the date "BEST BY APR 12, 25".
  3. Verify the UPC barcode on the side of the container is 850005872290.
  4. If you have a walnut allergy or sensitivity, do not consume this product.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Van Leeuwen Brown Sugar Chunk with Cookie Dough & Brownies French Ice Cream (14 FL OZ)
Variants: 14 FL OZ (414 ML)
UPC Codes:
850005872290
Lot Numbers:
23P102 (Exp 04/12/2025)

Reddish-brown pint container.

Product Images

Image 1: Front Label  Van Leeuwen brand BROWN SUGAR CHUNK WITH COOKIE DOUGH & BROWNIES FRENCH ICE CREAM 14 FL OZ

Image 1: Front Label Van Leeuwen brand BROWN SUGAR CHUNK WITH COOKIE DOUGH & BROWNIES FRENCH ICE CREAM 14 FL OZ

Image 2 : Back Label  Van Leeuwen brand BROWN SUGAR CHUNK WITH COOKIE DOUGH & BROWNIES FRENCH ICE CREAM

Image 2 : Back Label Van Leeuwen brand BROWN SUGAR CHUNK WITH COOKIE DOUGH & BROWNIES FRENCH ICE CREAM

Image 3: Coding Best By APR 12, 25

Image 3: Coding Best By APR 12, 25

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92392
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC
Sold By: Retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4,096 pints
Distributed To: Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, Virginia, District of Columbia

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