Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream has recalled thousands of Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars after discovering the product may contain undeclared wheat, raising major safety concerns for consumers across 31 states.
The recall, which was posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s website, was announced on Nov. 3.
Federal regulators confirmed the issue after Dreyer’s reported the allergen risk in its six-count boxes of mini bars.
According to the company, the affected products have a batch code of LLA519501 and a “Best By” date of Jan. 31, 2027.
The dessert was sold in stores like Kroger and Giant Eagle across dozens of states, including California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Dreyer’s said the problem began when bars containing wheat were mistakenly repacked into boxes that did not list wheat as an ingredient.
The packaging error means anyone with a wheat allergy could face serious health consequences if they eat the product.
The company warned that consumers with allergies or sensitivities to wheat could experience life-threatening reactions, per the New York Post.
“Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” the company said.
The recall affects Kroger stores in more than two dozen states, from Alabama and Alaska to Wisconsin and Wyoming. Giant Eagle locations in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia also received the affected products.
Customers are being urged to check their freezers for the six-count Häagen-Dazs Dark Chocolate Mini Bars with the specific batch code printed beneath the “Best By 31 JAN 2027” label.
The company emphasized that no other Häagen-Dazs products or batches are impacted. Dreyer’s also stated that no illnesses or injuries have been reported so far.
In its statement, Dreyer’s said, “We are recalling this product because it may contain products that contain wheat in packaging that does not reveal the presence of wheat on the label.”
The company added that it believes the packaging mix-up occurred at the beginning of a production run. “Although our investigation is ongoing, we believe products containing wheat were repacked into the incorrect packaging at the beginning of a production run,” Dreyer’s said.
Federal officials said Dreyer’s is fully cooperating with the FDA to remove the affected products from shelves and ensure the issue does not happen again.
The FDA is continuing to monitor the recall to ensure all mislabeled products are accounted for and that retailers are complying with the removal order.
Dreyer’s has advised anyone who purchased the affected ice cream bars not to eat them and to return them to the place of purchase for a refund or disposal.
Consumers with questions can contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream directly by email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-767-0120, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
While the company insists that no illnesses have been reported, the recall has sparked growing concern among consumers who say major brands should have stricter safeguards to prevent potentially deadly mix-ups.
