CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Albertsons Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream recalled by Dean Foods

Dean Foods is recalling Albertsons Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream, 1.5 QTS(vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cup, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC 41163 45891, any Best By or EXP dates ranging from 4/06/2011 to 9/25/2013, Plant Code 49-11 or 06-20.

Quantity recalled135,597 x 1.5 QTS

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0685-2013
FDA event ID: 63480
Recalling firm: Dean Foods, Dallas, TX
Brand: Albertsons
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 10 Oct 2012
FDA classified: 13 Nov 2012
Reported: 21 Nov 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Timeline

10 Oct 2012	Recall initiated by company
13 Nov 2012	Classified by FDA	+34 days
21 Nov 2012	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product was manufactured using an ingredient that was recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Albertsons Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream, 1.5 QTS (1.42 L)(vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cup pieces, fudge and peanut butter swirls)

Where it was distributed

Sold by retailers in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY.

Arizona California Colorado Idaho Montana North Dakota Nevada Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming

Stores named: Albertsons

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product was manufactured using an ingredient that was recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

UPC 41163 45891, any Best By or EXP dates ranging from 4/06/2011 to 9/25/2013, Plant Code 49-11 or 06-20.

Where was it sold?

Sold by retailers in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 63480

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
21 Nov 2012	CLASS I	Albertsons Peanut Butter Chocoate Ice Cream, 1.5 QTS recalledAlbertsons	Dean Foods	Salmonella	11 states
21 Nov 2012	CLASS I	Western Family "Creamery Select" Premium Ice Cream Peanut recalledWestern	Dean Foods	Salmonella	11 states

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