The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars due to undeclared allergens found in the product. This recall specifically affects boxes with batch code 25-210, which can be found on the top of the 3-ounce carton. The recall was triggered after a crunch topping from a different product containing wheat and soy was accidentally added during manufacturing, and these allergens were not listed on the packaging
The recall was initiated because, during manufacturing, the particular batch of affected bars was inadvertently introduced to a crunch topping from a separate product that contained the allergens wheat and soy, which is not declared on the Passion Fruit Dreamsicle bars’ packaging..[1][3][5][7]
Individuals who have allergies or severe sensitivities to soy and/or wheat could experience serious or even life-threatening allergic reactions from consuming the recalled ice cream bars. Common symptoms of an allergic reaction may include swelling, hives, shortness of breath, vomiting, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis. No illnesses or injuries have been reported so far
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy and/or wheat could experience life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat a contaminated bar, which is why the recall was made. At the time of publication, no related illnesses or injuries have been reported..[3][5][7]
The recalled bars, sold in boxes of three, were distributed to grocery stores nationwide and can be identified by the batch code 25-210, which can be found on the top of the carton. That batch is the only lot affected by the recall..
For any questions regarding this recall, consumers can reach Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams by phone at 614-488-3224 (9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday) or via email at [email protected].[5]
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream voluntarily recalls Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars with batch code 25-210 due to undeclared wheat and soy allergens. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall only affects the specified batch, and no other Jeni’s products or flavors are involved.[7]
Author’s Summary: The FDA announced a recall for Jeni’s Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars, batch 25-210, for undeclared wheat and soy—return products for a refund if affected; no illnesses reported.