Turkey Hill Mint Chocolate Chip All Natural Ice Cream, 48 oz, UPC 0-20735-11203-8

Turkey Hill Dairy, INC. recalled Turkey Hill Mint Chocolate Chip All Natural Ice Cream, 48 oz, UPC 0-20735-11203-8 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 15, 2012.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "The product contains undeclared coconut." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Product was distributed to one retail chain and 3 independent grocers in the State of Pennsylvania." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Conestoga, PA. The recall covers 1200 Packages of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 14, 2012), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.