Well, we had a good couple of weeks without any chocolate related recalls. Too bad it ends right around and after Thanksgiving, huh?
You know the drill. Follow the links to get the full information if you live in the USA. If you live outside the USA or get chocolate from other locations, check with that government food and beverage safety agencies.
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Wilcox Ice Cream of East Arlington, VT is recalling all flavors of Wilcox brand ice cream, yogurt, and ice cream bars, as well as Leonardo’s brand gelato after being notified by the Vermont Department of Agriculture on 11/14/23 that one lot of the Super Premium Mint Chip manufactured that day may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
In addition to that flavor we are recalling ALL other products manufactured at our facility with during the same time period. The Chocolate Cult is Only listing the chocolate related flavors below, check the original link to see about the other flavors.
Wilcox Premium Product Line – All Flavors – All Sizes with Best By/Sell By dates of 9/14/24 to 11/14/24:
Wilcox premium Product Line – All Flavors, 3 Gallon
Wilcox Premium Product Line – All Flavors, 1 Gallon
Wilcox Premium Product Line – All Flavors,1.5 Quart, UPC: 04372600056
Wilcox Premium Product Line – All Flavors, Quart, UPC: 04372600086
Wilcox Premium Product Line – All Flavors, Pint, UPC: 04372600085
Wilcox Premium – Chocolate, 4 oz Cup, UPC: 04372600402
Wilcox SUPER PREMIUM Product Line – All Flavors – All Sizes with Best By/Sell By dates 9/13/24 to 11/14/24:
Wilcox SUPER PREMIUM – Salted Caramel Brownie, 1.5 Quart, UPC: 04372601520
Wilcox SUPER PREMIUM – Salted Caramel Brownie, Pint, UPC: 04372601620
Wilcox SUPER PREMIUM – Chocolate, 1.5 Quart, UPC: 04372601502
Wilcox SUPER PREMIUM – Chocolate, Pint, UPC: 04372601602
Leonardo’s Gelato Pints and 4 oz cups with Best By/Sell By Dates: 8/28/24 to 11/14/24:
Leonardo’s Gelato – Sams Creamy Chocolate Chip,Pints, UPC: 81643900019
Leonardo’s Gelato – Chocolate Gelato, Pints, UPC: 81643900005
Leonardo’s Gelato – Mint Chocolate Chip, Pints, UPC: 81643900050
Leonard's Gelato – Chocolate Gelato. 4 oz cup, UPC: 81643900028
Leonard's Gelato – Sam’s Chocolate Chip, 4 oz cup, UPC: 81643900040
Leonard's Gelato – Mint Chocolate Chip, 4 oz cup, UPC: 81643900041
Wilcox’s Plant Based Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert with Best By/Sell By Date: 9/13/24:
Wilcox's Non Dairy Plant Based – Chocolate, Pints and Gallons, UPC: 04372600420
Products were distributed in retail stores and Co-Ops located in VT, NH, MA, and NY.
All products are packaged in various sizes as noted in the above tables. The SUPER PREMIUM Products are packaged in yellow containers. The Premium Products are packaged in containers that include a picture of an ice cream truck. The Leonardo’s Gelato is packaged with the Leonardo’s logo prominently displayed. The yogurt products are packaged in beige container that says Wilcox Yogurt. The ice cream bars are packaged individually in clear plastic wrap with a sticker. Best by dates for all products can be found either on the sticker or on the side of the packaging.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
We were notified by the Vermont Department of Agriculture, who was notified by the New Hampshire Department of Health on 11/14/23 that a routine sample collected by that agency of our Super Premium Mint Chocolate Chip manufactured on 9/15/23 tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. As part of our investigation, we determined that preliminary testing showed that the ice cream mix purchased to make our products may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Customers should not consume these products.
Consumers that take a picture of the top and sides of the container showing the best by date may email us for credit. You do not need to return this to the store. You can email AR@wilcoxicecreamvt.com with the photos, quantity, where purchased, and your full name address and telephone number. Christina and Craig Wilcox, Wilcox Ice Cream, 802-375-1133 (8:30am to 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday)
Plus two other labels of recalled ice cream and frozen treats that did not have chocolate ingredients. Check the link for this recall to see if those may apply to you.
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Dianne's Fine Desserts of Newburyport, MA 01950 is voluntarily recalling 512 cases (2048 trays) of Gordon Food Service (GFS) Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Decadent Brownies (GFS#226240) and Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies (GFS#226260) due to inadvertent mislabeling of the inner tray of brownies, resulting in undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The impacted product, listed below, was distributed wholesale to foodservice operators and through retail Gordon Food Service (“GFS”) Stores in AR, FL, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, WI, WV.
Trays are labeled as Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Decadent Brownies (GFS#226240) with lot code of 23243 printed on the bottom right corner of the tray. Tray size is 16.5 x 12.5. x 2 inches.
Cases are labeled Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies (GFS# 226260) and have a lot code identifier printed as 6Z3H31 on master case labels on bottom right corner around the barcode of the master case label and 23243 imprinted in the center of the master case label.
No adverse reactions have been reported to date.
The voluntary recall was initiated after a customer complaint noting that product containing peanuts was distributed in packaging that did not have the presence of peanuts called out on the label.
Consumers who have purchased trays of GFS Item #226240 Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Decadent Brownies with a lot code of 23243 or master cases of GFS Item# 226260 Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, lot# 6Z3H31 or 23243 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Dianne’s Fine Desserts Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm CST using the below contact information:
Customer Service: 612-473-8235
Quality Assurance: 416-795-3456 or at feedback@dessertholdings.com
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