Starting 2015 with More Chocolate Recalls

So sad to not even get past the first Sunday in the new year without recalls from the FDA related to chocolate.  Remember that if you don't live in the USA but you are familiar with this product to check your local and state agencies to see if there are recalls in your area as well.

Please note that the below recall includes more flavors that images that we've included; we have only included the chocolate containing labels.

Great Feeling Foods, LLC Recalls Groove Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk

Consumer Contact: 503-329-2750

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — DECEMBER 29, 2014 — Portland, OR — Great Feeling Foods, LLC of Portland, OR has issued a voluntary recall of all Groove Gluten-free Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches produced between May 16, 2014 and December 20, 2014.

These products contain custard ice cream base produced and recalled by Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream, Inc. as an ingredient. This custard ice cream base has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Groove Gluten-free Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches were distributed to and sold in various retail outlets in Western and Central Oregon and Southwest Washington.

The products are sold in 3 fl. oz. single packs and 6 fl. oz. 2-packs and labeled as Groove.  The packages have “Best By” dates located on the bottom of the package with lot codes printed above the “Best By” dates.

Product Name & UPC Codes (Check the original post on the FDA to get a chart of full information)

Groove Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie & French Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich  3 oz.: 8 52692 00404 6; 6 oz.: 8 52692 00400

Groove Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie & French Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich  3 oz.: 8 52692 00411 4; 6 oz.: 8 52692 00410 7

Groove Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookie & French Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich  3 oz.: 8 52692 00406 0; 6 oz.: 8 52692 00402 2

Groove Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie & French Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich  3 oz.: 8 52692 00407 7; 6 oz.: 8 52692 00401 5

Groove Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Cookie & French Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich         3 oz.: 8 52692 00409 1; 6 oz.: 8 52692 00408 4

Groove Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Cookie & French Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich  3 oz.: 8 52692 00405 3; 6 oz.: 8 52692 00403 9

No illnesses related to the consumption of Groove Gluten-free Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches have been reported to date.

Great Feeling Foods, LLC learned of the potential health risk from the Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream, Inc. recall notice dated December 24, 2014.

This voluntary recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchase the affected product should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact Great Feeling Foods, LLC at 503-329-2750 during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm PST).

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