CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Feb 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Chocolate Butter Luv ice cream recalled by Numbskull

Numbskull is recalling Chocolate Butter Luv ice cream, distributed in Idaho, Washington. The recall was initiated on 23 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll codes manufactured from January 1, 2014 - December 15, 2014. ("MMDD" and "XXXX"-Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream Code)
Quantity recalledApprox 19 pints

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-1160-2015
FDA event ID
70150
Recalling firm
Numbskull, Spokane Valley, WA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Dec 2014
FDA classified
11 Feb 2015
Reported
18 Feb 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Listeria

Timeline

23 Dec 2014Recall initiated by company
11 Feb 2015Classified by FDA+50 days
18 Feb 2015Published in enforcement report+7 days

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

Reason for recall

The recalling firm was notified that raw materials used in producing the ice cream products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Chocolate Butter Luv ice cream; Pint containers. Product is labeled in part, "***brain freeze creamery***Manufactured by Brain Freeze Creamery, Spokane, WA www.brainfreezecreamery.com***"

Where it was distributed

Washington and Idaho ice cream scoop shops and restaurants.

IdahoWashington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The recalling firm was notified that raw materials used in producing the ice cream products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Which lots are affected?

All codes manufactured from January 1, 2014 - December 15, 2014. ("MMDD" and "XXXX"-Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream Code)

Where was it sold?

Washington and Idaho ice cream scoop shops and restaurants.

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

100 other products · FDA event 70150

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Pear Sorbet; Bulk product is labeled with flavor name recalled.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IPear Sorbet; Bulk product is labeled with flavor name recalledPear SorbetNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS IAnvil Espresso Gelato recalled by NumbskullAnvil EspressoNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS IWings Double Chocolate Stout ice cream recalled by NumbskullWings DoubleNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS IStrawberry Banana ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IRastachio ice cream recalled by NumbskullRastachioNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IGinger Peach Blackberry Sorbet recalled by NumbskullGinger PeachNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS IHuckleberry Sorbet recalled by NumbskullHuckleberry SorbetNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IMaple Bacon ice cream recalled by NumbskullMapleNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IMango Gelato recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS ICoconut ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IChocolate Gelato recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IMuddy Cups ice cream recalled by NumbskullMuddy CupsNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS IS'Morchata ice cream recalled by NumbskullS'MorchataNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS IHuckleberry Gelato recalled by NumbskullHuckleberry GelatoNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IMint Chip ice cream recalled by NumbskullMint ChipNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IBanana pudding ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IPear Huckleberry Sorbet recalled by NumbskullPear HuckleberryNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IBubble Gum ice cream recalled by NumbskullBubble GumNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS IChocolate ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IStrawberry Rhubarb Sorbet recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IVCP Gelato;. Product is labeled with flavor name and production code recalledVCP GelatoNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IOrange Sorbet recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IPeach ice cream recalled by NumbskullPeachNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IChocolate Brownie ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IKey Lime Sorbet recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IS'more ice cream recalled by NumbskullS'moreNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IPepitas ice cream recalled by NumbskullPepitasNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IPeach Sorbet recalled by NumbskullPeach SorbetNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS IStriation Creations ice cream recalled by NumbskullStriation CreationsNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IJungle Macademia Chip ice cream recalled by NumbskullJungle MacademiaNumbskullListeriaID, WA
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CLASS ICookie Doe ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IPistachio ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IChocolate Car Alarm ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IPistachio Gelato recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IDulce DeLeche ice cream recalled by NumbskullDulce DeLecheNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IChCFCh ice cream recalled by NumbskullChCFChNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IPeppermint Candy ice cream recalled by NumbskullPeppermintNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS ICoconut Brownie ice cream recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS ITwix ice cream recalled by NumbskullTwixNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IRaspberry Sorbet recalled by NumbskullNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS ICelebration ice cream recalled by NumbskullCelebrationNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS IName Cookie ice cream recalled by NumbskullNameNumbskullListeriaID, WA
CLASS ICustom Flavors of ice cream recalled by NumbskullCustom FlavorsNumbskullListeriaID, WA

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