Urgent frozen dessert recall hits 8 states over the risk of possible life-threatening allergic reactions
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The Food And Drug Administration (FDA) has posted an urgent recall notice on its website for a frozen dessert sold in a number of U.S. states over fears that its consumption could have serious or life-threatening consequences for those with specific allergies.The recall has been initiated by G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. for its Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. The issue at hand is that particular lots of the dessert have undeclared cashew in them.The notice states that People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the affected products.G.S. Gelato & Desserts initiated the recall after being notified by one of its retail partners that the product lid and carton stated two different products. After investigating, the company found that a cashew milk product was dispensed into coconut milk product pints.Recalled product detailsProduct: Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen DessertSize: 1 Pint/16 fl.oz. paper cartonsLot number: Lot 041624L2Best before date: BBD 10/15/2025UPC code: 0 36800 46964 8The lid of the affected product will display Natures Promise branded Cashewmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, but the carton displays Full Circle Market branded Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert.Images of the lid, carton, and identifying marks can be found here.G.S. Gelato & Desserts says the product was shipped between April 18 and July 11, 2024. This means people may have bought the product months ago but still have it in their possession since it has a long frozen shelf life.The product was shipped to distribution centers carrying the Full Circle Market brand in Georgia, Massachusetts, and New York. It was then sent to retail stores in eight states:ConnecticutMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkRhode IslandVermontWhat to do if you have the recalled productThankfully, there have been no adverse reactions reported to date.G.S. Gelato & Desserts says that if you have the recalled product you should not consume it if you have a cashew sensitivity or a cashew allergy.You can read the full recall notice here, which also lists the contact details for a company representative for those with further questions.
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