Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

G.Nutt Vanilla G.Nutt Ice Cream recall: Undeclared almond allergen

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared almond allergen

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

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

The product contains peanuts or tree nuts that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids peanuts or tree nuts, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these 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

Recall number
H-0635-2025
Published
August 29, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
G.Nutt
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
12 pints
Distribution
New York
Lot / code info
pint UPC code: 8 56781 00361 3, quart UPC code: 8 56781 00362 0, half gallon UPC code: 8 56781 00363 7
UPC codes
856781003613, 856781003620, 856781003637, 85678100363712
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Vanilla G.Nutt Ice Cream

What the company announced

Ice Cream Factory of Mount Vernon, NY is recalling 40 Pints, 8 Quarts and 3 Half Gallons of Vanilla G.Nutt ice cream, because it may contain undeclared almond. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Vanilla G.Nutt ice cream was distributed in New York State – Golden Krust retail stores in Mount Vernon and White Plains NY, Farm Country Supermarket in Queens NY through direct delivery.

Vanilla G.Nutt ice cream is packaged in plastic pints and half gallons; and white paper coated quart containers. The pint UPC code is 8 56781 00361 3, the quart UPC code is 8 56781 00362 0 and the half gallon UPC code is 8 56781 00363 7. Expiration date is March 2027. This information is located on the back label of the container. See photos.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after an undeclared allergen was discovered. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased ice cream from any of the locations listed above are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or another flavor. Consumers with questions may contact Rudy Guerrino at (914) 441-9598, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm eastern standard time.

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 7 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.

  • 856781003613
  • 856781003620
  • 856781003637
  • 85678100363712

Package size

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

  • 40 Pints
  • 8 Quarts
  • 12 pints

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

G.Nutt — The product contains peanuts or tree nuts that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids peanuts or tree nuts, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  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. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased ice cream from any of the locations listed above are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or another flavor.

Company contact: Ice Cream Factory — Consumers: Rudy Guerrino, (914) 441-9598

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 G.Nutt dairy recalled?

Undeclared almond allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 856781003613, 856781003620, 856781003637. 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?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased ice cream from any of the locations listed above are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or another flavor.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New York.

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