Recall Announcement  (ODA/ODH) 2003-07

January 31, 2003 

An Ohio company is recalling about 250 half-gallon packages of vanilla ice cream
that contain pecans but do not list them on the ingredients 

WASHINGTON -- An Ohio company is recalling about 250 half-gallon packages of vanilla ice cream that contain pecans but do not list them on the ingredients.  

Smith Dairy Products Co., of Orrville said the packages of Ruggles No Sugar Added vanilla ice cream may cause severe allergic reactions to people with pecan allergies.  

No illnesses have been reported to date, said company spokesman William McCabe. The company is recalling the product as a precautionary measure in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration.  

The recalled packages were distributed to retailers in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and bear the code 336 2 on the side panel.  

Consumers who purchased the recalled ice cream can return the unopened package to the store of purchase for a full refund or contact the company at 1-800-776-7076 for more information.