Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert recall: Undeclared Cashew Allergen

Recall published 2+ years ago

Undeclared Cashew Allergen

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

An undeclared allergen — peanuts or tree nuts — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
August 6, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Full Circle Market
Product type
Dairy
Distribution
Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
UPC codes
036800469648
Reports of harm
No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert

What the company announced

AUGUST 06, 2024, Fort Walton Beach, FL - G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. is recalling a limited amount of Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert 1 Pint/16 fl.oz. paper cartons, Lot 041624L2 BBD 10/15/2025, UPC 0 36800 46964 8, because it contains undeclared cashew. Lid displays “Nature’s Promise” brand Cashewmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. Carton displays “Full Circle Market” brand Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Dessert. The ingredient list does not include cashew. 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.

Please see the attached product photos for ease of identifying the product.

Product was distributed to distribution centers carrying the Full Circle Market brand within the following states: Georgia, Massachusetts, and New York. Product was sent to retail stores located in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island. The product was shipped between April 18, 2024. – July 11, 2024

No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

G.S. Gelato was notified by one of the retail stores that the product carton and lid stated two different products. The firm conducted an investigation which determined that a single lot of pints of cashewmilk product was dispensed into the Full Circle Market brand Coconutmilk pints during the manufacturing process.

If this product is in your possession, do not consume it if you have a cashew allergy or sensitivity. Consumers may contact Ginger Moss for disposition of the product at (850) 243-5455 Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm CST, or via email at [email protected] .

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 036800469648

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 041624L2 BBD 10/15/2025

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1 Pint
  • 16 fl.oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Nuts

Full Circle Market — An undeclared allergen — peanuts or tree nuts — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. — Consumers: Ginger Moss, 850-243-5455, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Full Circle Market dairy recalled?

Undeclared Cashew Allergen 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 036800469648; lot code 041624L2 BBD 10/15/2025. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont.

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