CLASS III Food recall · Reported 30 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Enlightened Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recalled

Cedar Crest Specialties is recalling Enlightened Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, distributed in California, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 5 Aug 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By November 18, 2017

Quantity recalled125 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-0046-2017
FDA event ID: 74877
Recalling firm: Cedar Crest Specialties, Manitowoc, WI
Brand: Enlightened
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 5 Aug 2016
FDA classified: 18 Nov 2016
Reported: 30 Nov 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Peanuts
Product category: Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Timeline

5 Aug 2016	Recall initiated by company
18 Nov 2016	Classified by FDA	+105 days
30 Nov 2016	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Select cases from a single production run of Enlightened brand Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ice cream is being recalled because they may have been packaged in Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream containers and thus contain undeclared peanuts.

Product as listed by the FDA

Enlightened Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, one pint

Where it was distributed

CA, IA, NH, NJ, WI.

California Iowa New Hampshire New Jersey Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Best By November 18, 2017

Where was it sold?

CA, IA, NH, NJ, WI.

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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.

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