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

Pink's Ice Cream - Taro. 16 oz Paper Carton and 1 gallon plastic recalled

Pink's Ice Cream is recalling Pink's Ice Cream - Taro, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 24 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesThat six digit code will start with two numbers between 00**** and 52****. The recall includes all codes within that range with the exclusion of 01**** and 41****.
Quantity recalled17 gallon containers; 915 pint containers

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-1192-2015
FDA event ID
70147
Recalling firm
Pink's Ice Cream, Seattle, WA
Brand
Pink's
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
24 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

24 Dec 2014Recall initiated by company
11 Feb 2015Classified by FDA+49 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

Pink's Ice Cream is recalling all products made with a raw material that there is a potential for the raw material 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

Pink's Ice Cream - Taro. 16 oz Paper Carton and 1 gallon plastic container

Where it was distributed

Washington State

Washington

Questions about this recall

Is Pink's Ice Cream - Taro. 16 oz Paper Carton and 1 gallon plastic recalled?

Yes. Pink's Ice Cream recalled Pink's Ice Cream - Taro. 16 oz Paper Carton and 1 gallon plastic on 24 Dec 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1192-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Pink's Ice Cream is recalling all products made with a raw material that there is a potential for the raw material to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

That six digit code will start with two numbers between 00**** and 52****. The recall includes all codes within that range with the exclusion of 01**** and 41****.

Where was it sold?

Washington State

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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