CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Heaps of Love Ice Cream recalled by Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is recalling Heaps of Love Ice Cream, distributed in 27 states. The recall was initiated on 11 Oct 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesCode Dates: 12/29/17, 11/24/17, and 11/8/17. EXPANDED 10/20/17, 10/28/17 & 11/8/17

Quantity recalled3,209 3 Gallon Cartons & 816 Pints total EXPANDED 3,301 3 Gallon Cartons & 984 Pints total

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-0572-2017
FDA event ID: 75406
Recalling firm: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, Madison, WI
Brand: Heaps
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 11 Oct 2016
FDA classified: 6 Dec 2016
Reported: 14 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Timeline

11 Oct 2016	Recall initiated by company
6 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+56 days
14 Dec 2016	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

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough pieces in the ice cream have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 11/10/2016 Recall has been expanded after being notified by supplier of cookie dough pieces, that their recall was expanded.

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

Heaps of Love Ice Cream, 3 gallons; UPC 40994-43251

Where it was distributed

AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI, WV EXPANDED STATES AFFECTED AL, AZ, CA, FL, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NE, OH, PA, SC, VT, WA & WI.

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Dakota Nebraska Ohio Oklahoma

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Code Dates: 12/29/17, 11/24/17, and 11/8/17. EXPANDED 10/20/17, 10/28/17 & 11/8/17

Where was it sold?

AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI, WV EXPANDED STATES AFFECTED AL, AZ, CA, FL, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NE, OH, PA, SC, VT, WA & 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 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

4 other products · FDA event 75406

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
14 Dec 2016	CLASS I	Yippee Skippee Ice Cream recalled by Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream CoYippee Skippee	Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream	Listeria	27 states
14 Dec 2016	CLASS I	Cookie Dough Ice Cream packed under the following products recalledfollowing	Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream	Listeria	27 states
14 Dec 2016	CLASS I	Sticks & Stones Ice Cream recalled by Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream CoSticks	Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream	Listeria	27 states
14 Dec 2016	CLASS I	Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ice Cream recalled	Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream	Listeria	27 states

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