Arctic Zero,a company based in Escondido,California,is voluntarily recalling pints and chocolate dipped bars as they contain undeclared milk allergen,according to the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA).
The products subject to the recall were produced before February 2012.They do not carry the allergy information as they required relabeling.However,all products produced after February 2012 have the statement'contains whey protein,which is a derivative of dairy'.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk can experience the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected products.
The Arctic Zero Frozen Desserts products were sold in 8 varieties of 16 ounce pints as follows Chocolate,Vanilla Maple,Mint Chocolate Cookie,Cookies and Cream,Chocolate Peanut Butter,Coffee,Strawberry,and Pumpkin Spice.
The Arctic Zero Frozen Desserts products were also sold in 2 varieties of 4 pack chocolate dipped bars as Strawberry&Orange Cream and Chocolate&Vanilla.
The products were distributed nationwide and sold at retailers including:Whole Foods,Publix,Sprouts,Winn Dixie,Independent Natural and Grocery Stores.No illness involving a packaged product has been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased the products and have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk have been urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
