Loard's Peppermint Ice Cream Recall for Undeclared Red #40
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Silver Moon LP dba Loard's Ice Cream is recalling 1,076 units of Peppermint Ice Cream due to undeclared Red #40.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on May 24, 2026 and geographically references Northern California. Its severity classification of "low" 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
Silver Moon LP dba Loard's Ice Cream has initiated a voluntary recall of Peppermint Ice Cream because the product contains undeclared Red #40.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Peppermint Ice Cream in 32 oz containers (UPC: 8-12017-00933) sold under four labels: Mollie Stone's, Dehoff's, Farmer Joe's, and Piazza's Fine Foods. A total of 1,076 units are affected. The products were distributed to Loard's Ice Cream parlors and grocery stores in Northern California.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it. Contact information for returns or refunds is not provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses the presence of an undeclared color additive in food products distributed in Northern California.
Source
FDA recall H-0759-2026 (report date 20260513)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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