New York Alert: Ice Cream Recalled Over Fatal Risk

Thousands of tubs of a popular ice cream were just recalled over a potentially life-threatening mix-up.

Nearly 7,000 cases of a popular ice cream brand have been recalled

Breyers Recalls Ice Cream In New York State

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The FDA announced that over 6,000 cases of Breyers ice cream have been recalled due to a potentially life-threatening allergen.

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According to the FDA, Rocky Road Ice Cream was packed in tubs of Breyer Chocolate Truffle. The ice cream states it "may contain tree nuts." The lids are packaged with the Rocky Road lid, which declares almonds as an ingredient.

"Undeclared allergens and mislabeled product. Rocky Road Ice was packaged with a Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream labeled tub and a Rocky Road Ice Cream lid. Tub said 'may contain tree nuts' the lid said it did contain almonds," the FDA states about the reason for this recall.

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Food allergies can lead to life-threatening symptoms.

The recalled ice cream is sold at distribution centers and retail locations across New York State and the rest of the United States.

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In total, 6,668 cases are impacted.

The FDA classifies this recall as a "Class II" recall, which is the second-highest risk classification.

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A Class II recall is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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