United States
Company name: SmithFoods Inc.
Brand name: Earth Grown
Product recalled: Vegan Non-Dairy Almond Based Frozen Desserts
Reason of the recall: Undeclared cashew
FDA Recall date: July 31, 2020
Recall details: SmithFoods Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling 16-oz pint packages of Earth Grown Vegan Non-Dairy Almond Based Frozen Desserts because it may contain an undeclared cashew allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. There has been one reported incident of an allergic reaction to date.
Consumers who have pints of Earth Grown Non-Dairy Almond Based Frozen Dessert with the codes listed should stop using and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers may contact Customer Contact at 800-776-7076 Monday through Friday from 8a-5p ET.
The recalled product was available for purchase at ALDI stores in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. The product was also available for purchase by ALDI customers through the company’s partnership with Instacart, a grocery delivery service. Recalled UPC and lot codes are:
- Earth Grown Mocha Fudge Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (16-oz /Pint). UPC: 4099100002836. Lot/Best By Code: 07-29-2021, 07-30-2021
- Earth Grown Chocolate Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (16-oz/Pint). UPC: 4099100002850. Lot/Best By Code: 07-26-2021, 07-27-2021
- Earth Grown Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert (16-oz/Pint). UPC: 4099100002843. Lot/Best By Code: 07-27-2021, 07-28-2021, 07-29-2021
The recall was initiated following a consumer complaint. The company continues to go through root cause analysis and is conducting a detailed review of allergen controls within all aspects of operations and supply chain processes. The company has notified ALDI and ALDI stores will be removing the product from the shelves.
Check the full recall details on
www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/smithfoods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-cashew-allergen-earth-grown-vegan-non-dairy-almond
Source: FDA
