Gifford's POWER PLAY FUDGE Ice Cream Recall
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Gifford's Dairy, Inc. is recalling 3,585 units of POWER PLAY FUDGE ice cream due to potential rubber pieces contamination. The recall affects products distributed in MA, ME, and VT.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on September 7, 2026 and geographically references MA, ME, VT. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Gifford's Dairy, Inc. initiated a recall of certain ice cream products due to potential foreign object contamination with rubber pieces.
Which Products Are Affected
Gifford's HomeMaine ice cream brand POWER PLAY FUDGE; ONE QUART (946 mL); UPC: 8 60864 00030 7. Lot Code: 26184. Best By date: 08/27/27. A total of 3,585 units are affected. Distribution was limited to MA, ME, VT.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Contact Gifford's Dairy, Inc. for further information on returns.
Why This Matters
This is an ongoing Class II recall involving potential foreign object contamination in food products distributed across three states.
Source
FDA recall number H-1245-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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