Häagen-Dazs has issued a voluntary recall for its Dark Chocolate Mini Bars due to a potential allergen risk. The recall was announced on Monday by the FDA, which stated that some bars might contain undeclared wheat. This poses a significant risk for individuals with wheat allergies or sensitivities.
Details of the Recall
The recall specifically targets six-count packages identified with the batch code LLA519501. The affected bars have a best-by date of January 31, 2027.
States Affected
The recalled products were sold in Kroger stores across 29 states, including:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Additionally, these bars were available at Giant Eagle stores. No other Häagen-Dazs products are impacted by this recall.
Health Risks and Company Response
The FDA’s advisory highlights that individuals with a wheat allergy may experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected ice cream bars. Häagen-Dazs stated that the situation arose because products containing wheat were mistakenly repackaged in the wrong packaging at the start of a production run. The investigation into the matter is still ongoing.
As of now, no health issues related to this recall have been reported. Consumers who possess the recalled bars can either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
