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Class II, May Cause HarmF-2881-2017

Nelson's Dutch Farms; Cappuccino Crunch; Half Gallon; Nelson's Ice Cream, Inc., Royersford, PA 19468. Merrymead Farm Market Premium Ice Cream; Cappuccino Crunch; Half Gallon; Merrymead Farm Market; 2222 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA.

Recalled by Nelson's Creamery, LLC. on May 3, 2017

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Nelson's Creamery, LLC. recalled Nelson's Dutch Farms; Cappuccino Crunch; Half Gallon; Nelson's Ice Cream, Inc., Royersford, PA 19468. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on May 3, 2017.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "The firm is recalling Cappuccino ice cream as product labels failed to declare the allergen Soy (from soy lecithin) as an ingredient." 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 "MD, NJ, PA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Royersford, PA. The recall covers DF HG - 246 units; MM - 34 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 2, 2017), 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.

Reason for Recall

The firm is recalling Cappuccino ice cream as product labels failed to declare the allergen Soy (from soy lecithin) as an ingredient.

Product Description

Nelson's Dutch Farms; Cappuccino Crunch; Half Gallon; Nelson's Ice Cream, Inc., Royersford, PA 19468. Merrymead Farm Market Premium Ice Cream; Cappuccino Crunch; Half Gallon; Merrymead Farm Market; 2222 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA.

Distribution

MD, NJ, PA

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Food category: Dairy Products
States affected: Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Terms Explained

Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.