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

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Peppermint Stick recalled

McConnell's Ice Cream is recalling McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Peppermint Stick, distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Nov 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesBest By: JUL 25, 2017, JUL 26, 2017, SEP 30, 2017

Quantity recalled22,662 gallons total for all products

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-0565-2017
FDA event ID: 75603
Recalling firm: McConnell's Ice Cream, Santa Barbara, CA
Brand: McConnell's Fine
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 Nov 2016
FDA classified: 5 Dec 2016
Reported: 14 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Timeline

2 Nov 2016	Recall initiated by company
5 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+33 days
14 Dec 2016	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

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

Reason for recall

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Peppermint Stick

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following; CA, FL, PA, WA, CO, IA, NJ, OH, NY, NV, TX, SC, and IL. No foreign distribution.

California Colorado Florida Iowa Illinois New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Washington

Questions about this recall

Is McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Peppermint Stick recalled?

Yes. McConnell's Ice Cream recalled McConnell's Fine Ice Cream Peppermint Stick on 2 Nov 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0565-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Best By: JUL 25, 2017, JUL 26, 2017, SEP 30, 2017

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following; CA, FL, PA, WA, CO, IA, NJ, OH, NY, NV, TX, SC, and IL. 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 21 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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