CLASS I Food recall · Reported 22 Nov 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Avocado, ice-cream base, Natural flavor, artificial coloring recalled
Paradise Flavors is recalling Avocado, ice-cream base, Natural flavor, artificial coloring, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 27 Sep 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-0454-2024
- FDA event ID
- 93169
- Recalling firm
- Paradise Flavors, Marathon, FL
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Sep 2023
- FDA classified
- 17 Nov 2023
- Reported
- 22 Nov 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Avocados
Timeline
| 27 Sep 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Classified by FDA | +51 days |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +5 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared allergen: Milk. Undeclared color additives: FD&C yellow #5, yellow #6, red #40.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Avocado, ice-cream base, Natural flavor, artificial coloring. DISTRIBUTED BY PARADISE FLAVORS LLC. 4 OZ. Packaged in plastic pouch. Frozen.
Where it was distributed
Domestic distribution only, within state of Florida. No foreign distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared allergen: Milk. Undeclared color additives: FD&C yellow #5, yellow #6, red #40.
Which lots are affected?
None
Where was it sold?
Domestic distribution only, within state of Florida. No foreign distribution.
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
38 other products · FDA event 93169This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Mamey, Paradise Flavors Llc recalled.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Dulce DE Leche, Ice-cream base, Natural flavor recalledDulce DE | Paradise Flavors | Undeclared Allergens | FL |
| Food | CLASS I | Bubblegum Gummybear, ice-cream base, artificial flavor recalledBubblegum Gummybear | Paradise Flavors | Undeclared Allergens | FL |
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| Food | CLASS I | Trail Mix/Frutas Secas, Ice-cream base, dried fruits recalledTrail Mix | Paradise Flavors | Undeclared Allergens | FL |
| Food | CLASS I | Ferrero Rocher, Ice-cream base, Hazelnut, Nutella, Penuts recalledFerrero Rocher | Paradise Flavors | Undeclared Allergens | FL |
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All 19| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Mixed Nuts Roasted No Salt recalled by Severn Peanut Company | Severn Peanut Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | MA, NY |
| Food | CLASS II | Mixed Nuts Roasted & Salted recalled by Severn Peanut Company | Severn Peanut Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | MA, NY |
| Food | CLASS II | Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil 1PT glass recalled by Kraft Heinz FoodsPrimal | Kraft Heinz Foods | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS III | Propal, Hass Avocados , Bag of, Green net with green plastic film recalledPropal | Four Seasons Produce Warehouse #2/Sunrise Logistics | Foreign Material | NJ, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Avocado Lime Seasoning Mfr recalled by Carolina Ingredients | Carolina Ingredients | Lead & Heavy Metals | GA |