Ice Cream Recall Update As FDA Sets Risk Level Over Undeclared Ingredients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall of a brand of ice cream as Class II after it was discovered that the product contained undeclared food colorings Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) and Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow FCF).
Mislabeling of products can pose potential risks to consumers who are sensitive or allergic to food dyes or other ingredients.
The ice cream, sold by Today’s Frozen Desserts, Inc., Miami, and distributed in the state of Florida, was recalled voluntarily by the firm after checks revealed the presence of these artificial colors were not listed among the ingredients on the packaging.
Newsweek contacted the firm for comment via email outside of working hours on Friday.
Though the oversight does not pose an immediate life-threatening risk, the dyes can cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals, including allergic reactions, hives, or other symptoms such as hyperactivity in children, as reported by ADDitude magazine.
A Class II recall is issued when a product may cause a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence, or where the probability of serious health consequences is remote.
In this case, the undeclared Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 colorings can trigger allergies in some consumers but are unlikely to result in severe health risks for the general population.
Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 are commonly used food dyes in many processed foods, beverages, and snacks. However, these additives are known to cause reactions in individuals with sensitivities, leading the FDA to require their inclusion on food labels.
Consumers with sensitivities to Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 are advised to avoid consuming the recalled ice cream and to return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Details of the recalled products are as follows:
Product Quantity:
Total of 1,363 of all 5 flavors and Qt, Half Gal and 3 Gal sizes
Product Description:
Premium Grapenut Special, packaged in paper and plastic containers in sizes 3 Gallons, half gallons, and quarts. Keep frozen.
Recall Number:
F-0030-2025
Code Information:
00177240B, 00185240B, 00209240B, 00247240B, 00262240B. Expiration Date: 6/13/2025-9/13/2025
Recall Number:
F-0029-2025
Code Information:
00177240B, 00185240B, 00188240B, 00200240B, 00207240B, 00209240B, 00220240B, 00227240B, 00229240B, 00234240B, 00247240B, 00254240B. Expiration Date: 6/13/2025-9/13/2025
Product Description:
Premium Pistachio Grapenut, packaged in paper and plastic containers in sizes 3 Gallons, half gallons, and quarts. Keep frozen.
Recall Number:
F-0028-2025
Code Information:
00173240B, 00185240B, 00200240B, 00209240B, 00229240B, 00253240B, 00262240B. Expiration Date: 6/13/2025-9/13/2025
Product Description:
Rum Nut Ice Cream, packaged in paper and plastic containers in sizes 3 Gallons, half gallons, and quarts. Keep frozen.
Recall Number:
F-0027-2025
Code Information:
00178240B, 00185240B, 00200240B, 00207240B, 00221240B, 00234240B, 00242240B, 00259240B Expiration Date: 6/13/2025-9/13/2025
Recall Number:
F-0026-2025
Code Information:
00175240B, 00179240B, 00185240B, 00191240B, 00198240B, 00200240B, 00202240B, 00207240B, 00213240B, 00221240B, 00223240B, 00227240B, 00229240B, 00230240B, 00234240B, 00242240B, 00248240B, 00253240B, 00255240B, 00259240B. Expiration Date: 6/13/2025-9/13/2025