Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Hershey s Ice Cream, Green Mint Chip Bulk, 3 gallons, 1 unit recall: Product tested elevated coliform counts during routine testing

Recall published 1+ years ago

Product tested elevated coliform counts during routine testing

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Product tested elevated coliform counts during routine testing

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0579-2025
Published
September 17, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Hershey Creamery Co.
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
81 cans
Distribution
Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Ohio
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
" Lot Number: 25223M " SKU: 24682-05020 " Consecutive Count: 499-6100

Products covered by this recall

Hershey s Ice Cream, Green Mint Chip (GMC) Bulk, 3 gallons, 1 unit , bulk can- a cardboard tub with metal rings and cardboard lid

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

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

  • 25223M

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 24682-05020

Package size

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

  • 3 gallons

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Hershey Creamery Co. — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  3. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.

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: HERSHEY CREAMERY CO. — 301 S Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-2815

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Hershey Creamery Co. dairy recalled?

Product tested elevated coliform counts during routine testing Product tested elevated coliform counts during routine testing

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 25223M; model number 24682-05020. 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?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

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 Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Ohio.

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