CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Penn State Creamery/Berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Scholar's recalled
Pennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery is recalling Penn State Creamery/Berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Scholar's Chip flavor. The recall was initiated on 13 Sep 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0640-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63447
- Recalling firm
- Pennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery, Penn St Univ, PA
- Brand
- Penn State
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 8 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 14 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Erring on the side of caution and safety for the consuming public, the University Creamery at Penn State is voluntarily recalling all ice cream and frozen yogurt made between May 16, 2012 and August 11, 2012 because of isolated incidents involving reports of small plastic foreign objects in the product.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Penn State Creamery/Berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Scholar's Chip flavor; 3 gallon (paper), 1/2 gallon (paper) and pints (plastic)
Where it was distributed
On site retail salesroom and internet customers
Stores named: Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Is Penn State Creamery/Berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Scholar's Chip flavor recalled?
Yes. Pennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery recalled Penn State Creamery/Berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Scholar's Chip flavor on 13 Sep 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0640-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Erring on the side of caution and safety for the consuming public, the University Creamery at Penn State is voluntarily recalling all ice cream and frozen yogurt made between May 16, 2012 and August 11, 2012 because of isolated incidents involving reports of small plastic foreign objects in the product.
Which lots are affected?
Best by dates falling on or between February 10, 2013 and August 11, 2013.
Where was it sold?
On site retail salesroom and internet customers
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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