During National Ice Cream Month, two brands of desserts join a growing list as they affect two major U.S. regions.
There’s a lot of truth behind the phrase “We all scream for ice cream.” The average American consumes 19 pounds—the equivalent of about four gallons—of ice cream every year, according to 2023 data from the International Dairy Foods Association.
And while Sunday was National Ice Cream Day, it’s been a tough few days for some ice cream producers.
Late last week, we reported on a recall affecting more than 110,00 cases of ice cream in 23 states. Now, new alerts from two agencies focused on health and food safety suggest there are additional causes for concern regarding more creamy treats.
Single-pint units in the Midwest
The first, an ice cream recall connected to Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery LLC in Wauseon, OH, was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, July 19. A total of eight flavors are impacted.
The FDA report shows the recall’s status has “completed,” though the event was evidently not classified until Friday, July 18. Undeclared allergens—of either soy or wheat—led to the recall, which is now labeled as a Class II, meaning the products involved may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.
Both wheat and soy (listed as soybeans) are part of the FDA’s nine major food allergens group. The agency further explains: “The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food.”
The recalled ice cream was reportedly distributed to six retailers—though the names of the retailers are not further specified—in three states: Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery appears to be a small business based outside Toledo.
The provided product details are:
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Avalanche Artisan Ice Cream
- One Pint (473 ml)
- Packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
- Undeclared allergens (soy and wheat) in the “Contains” statement
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Chocolate Peanut Butter Artisan Ice Cream
- One Pint (473 ml)
- Packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
- Undeclared allergen (soy) in the “Contains” statement
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cacao Brownie Bites Artisan Ice Cream
- One Pint (473 ml)
- Packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
- Undeclared allergens (soy and wheat) in the “Contains” statement
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cookies and Cream Artisan Ice Cream
- One Pint (473 ml)
- Packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
- Undeclared allergens (soy and wheat) in the “Contains” statement
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cookie Dough Artisan Ice Cream
- One Pint (473 ml)
- Packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
- Undeclared allergens (soy and wheat) in the “Contains” statement
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cacao Artisan Ice Cream
- One Pint (473 ml)
- Packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
- Undeclared allergen (soy) in the “Contains” statement
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Mocha Artisan Ice Cream
- One Pint (473 ml)
- Packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
- Undeclared allergen (soy) in the “Contains” statement
Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery Cacao Strawberry Artisan Ice Cream
- One Pint (473 ml)
- Packaged individually in a paper carton with paper lid
- Undeclared allergen (soy) in the “Contains” statement
Additionally, code information of “All expiration dates (MM/DD/YY; written on bottom of carton)” is listed for each item.
Frozen Pops in the South
The second new ice cream recall, which involves ice cream frozen pops, was made public by the Georgia Department of Agriculture on Friday, July 18.
The department’s notice states that Paleteria La Providencia, a Georgia-based company, is voluntarily recalling three types of paleta products, described as Mexico-inspired “ice cream popsicles.” Georgia’s agriculture department explains: “The problem was identified after routine finished product testing revealed a positive result for Listeria species. This cannot rule out Listeria monocytogenes.”
The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety division is reportedly working with the company to identify which businesses may have received the recalled products, as “The manufacturer’s distribution records were incomplete.” The notice also states that consumers may have been able to purchase the products either from “mobile frozen dessert carts” or convenience stores in the Atlanta area.
The following product details were provided:
- Coconut ice cream popsicles, date code of 6/17/25
- Cookies and Cream ice cream popsicles, date code of 6/17/25
- Coffee ice cream popsicles, date code of 6/11/25
Product images were also provided in the above Georgia Department of Agriculture link.
To date, the state agency says no illnesses have been reported. However, anyone experiencing potential Listeria infection symptoms, which are listed in the report, are instructed to contact the Georgia Department of Public Health at 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584).
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