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Ice cream recalled following warning of life-threatening allergic reaction
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Ice cream recalled following warning of life-threatening allergic reaction

Babcock Dairy in Wisconsin voluntarily recalled two of its ice cream products after a production mishap, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced.

Half-gallon tubs of the company’s Orange Custard Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter flavors are being recalled after the orange flavor was placed in tubs labeled as Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream.

“Individuals who are allergic or sensitive to eggs or No. 5 yolk are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” the company said in a statement released via the FDA.

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The affected products have a production date of September 17 and were distributed to these Wisconsin retail stores: Babcock Dairy Store, Metcalfe’s Markets, Ken’s Meats & Deli and Capitol Center Market. A customer reported the mislabeling directly to the company on November 4. No cases of ice-related illness have been reported, the company said.

“Out of an abundance of caution, Babcock Dairy staff collected all remaining product from retail outlets within three hours of discovery,” the statement added.

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An image of ice cream. Two half-gallon products sold in Wisconsin have been recalled.

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“To prevent this issue from recurring, Babcock Dairy is taking immediate corrective action, including retraining employees on proper labeling procedures, implementing multiple verification checks during production and packaging, and “Increased organization and separation of packaging materials to further prevent different containers from coming into contact,” the statement continued.

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Anyone who purchased an affected product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the company at (608) 262-9102 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. News week has contacted Babcock Dairy for comment via a contact form on its website.

There are nine major allergens that must be declared on all food packaging: milk, soybeans, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and sesame. Food allergies occur when your body mounts an incorrect immune response to certain foods when eaten.

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Food allergic reactions can cause symptoms such as hives, rash, swelling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and coughing or wheezing. Signs of a potentially life-threatening reaction, known as anaphylaxis, may include swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.

If you become ill from a product containing an undeclared allergenThere are several steps you can take, said Darin Detwiler, a professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University.

“Above all, get medical help to treat your symptoms and ensure your health and safety,” he said. said previously News week. Then, he added, “notify the FDA and local health departments of your illness or allergic reaction” to prevent other consumers from getting sick.

Detwiler also advised keeping the packaging and any remaining product, “as this may be important to any investigation and potential legal action“.