CHICAGO — A popular flavor of Breyers ice cream has been recalled due to mislabeled packaging that may pose serious health risks for individuals with nut allergies, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA classified the situation as a Class II recall, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The recalled product in question is Rocky Road ice cream, which was mistakenly packaged in a Breyer Chocolate Truffle tub, while the lid correctly identified the flavor as Rocky Road.
Why This Matters
Consumers relying solely on the tub label may not be aware the product contains almonds, a tree nut allergen. While the tub only listed “may contain tree nuts,” the lid explicitly stated almonds were present — leading to the recall due to undeclared allergens.
“Tree nuts are a major allergen, and the inconsistency between the tub and lid labeling could be dangerous for individuals with nut allergies,” the FDA noted in its statement.
Recall Details
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Product: Breyers Rocky Road Ice Cream
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Mislabeling Issue: Packaged in Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream tubs with Rocky Road lids
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Label Conflict: Tub — “may contain tree nuts” vs. Lid — “contains almonds”
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Total Cases Recalled: 6,668
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Estimated Affected Units: Approximately 12 individual units
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Recall Initiated: June 2, 2025
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FDA Recall Classification: Class II
Health Risks and Consumer Impact
People with nut allergies who rely on tub labels may unknowingly consume allergens, which can result in reactions ranging from mild itching to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Mislabeling like this breaches FDA allergen declaration standards.
Although the number of affected individual units is low, the recall underscores how miscommunication in packaging can create public health risks, especially when involving one of the FDA’s top eight allergens.
What Consumers Should Do
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Check your freezer: If you have purchased Breyers ice cream recently, confirm that the tub and lid both match and clearly label allergens.
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Dispose of the product: If you find the mismatched packaging, do not consume the ice cream. Dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
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Contact Breyers: The brand typically offers refunds or exchanges for recalled products. Keep your receipt if possible.
Background on FDA Recall Classes
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Class I – Dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death.
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Class II – Products that might cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.
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Class III – Products unlikely to cause adverse health reactions but that violate FDA regulations.
This Breyers incident falls under Class II, meaning while the health risks are not immediately life-threatening, they are significant enough to warrant swift consumer action.
Company Response
As of now, Breyers has not released a formal statement to the press beyond complying with the FDA’s recall notice. However, concerned customers can track ongoing updates via the FDA recall database.
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