Copyright Staten Island Advance
Popular ice cream bars are under recall for posing a serious health risk to some consumers, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. is recalling a limited number of its Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars that may contain undeclared wheat. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat can run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The products are sold in a six-count package with batch code LLA519501 and an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2027. The affected product was shipped to two retail customers — Kroger and Giant Eagle — in nearly 30 states. No other Häagen-Dazs products are affected by this recall. There have been no illnesses or injuries related to this recall reported, to date. “We are recalling this product because it may contain products that contain wheat in packaging that does not reveal the presence of wheat on the label. Although our investigation is ongoing, we believe products containing wheat were repacked into the incorrect packaging at the beginning of a production run,” stated the company. Consumers with a wheat allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the recalled product are urged to not consume it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
