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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2440-2015/FDA enforcement
Garber Ice Cream Company INC·Food·Apr 13, 2015

Garber's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Birthday Cake Flavored 1.75 Quarts, Packed in a Shrink Wrap…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Firm voluntarily recalling 56 oz. Birthday Cake Ice cream due to adding the wrong ingredient into cake. (eggs added to cake) (undeclared egg allergen).

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGarber Ice Cream Company INC
Recalling firmGarber Ice Cream Company INCWinchester, VA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 28387 60068 2
Lot / date codes
  • #1 lot of 211/ 3 pk produced on 12/12/13 expires on 12/12/14 #2 lot of 451/3 pk produced on 3/31/14 expires 3/31/15 #3 lot of 454/3 pk produced on 11/5 14 expires on 11/5/15 1116 (three packs) = 3348 singles UPC# 0-28387-60068-2
Distribution area

According to firm the distribution pattern is Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland

United States

Quantity affected2427 Distributed. 921 still in house
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 24, 2015
FDA recall numberF-2440-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Garber Ice Cream Company INC initiated this food recall on April 13, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm voluntarily recalling 56 oz. Birthday Cake Ice cream due to adding the wrong ingredient into cake. (eggs added to cake) (undeclared egg allergen). The FDA report lists distribution as: According to firm the distribution pattern is Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm voluntarily recalling 56 oz. Birthday Cake Ice cream due to adding the wrong ingredient into cake. (eggs added to cake) (undeclared egg allergen).

Garber's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Birthday Cake Flavored 1.75 Quarts, Packed in a Shrink Wrap… was made or distributed by Garber Ice Cream Company INC in Winchester, VA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2440-2015, dated June 24, 2015.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared egg

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with an egg allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed egg allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have an egg allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Garber's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Birthday Cake Flavored 1.75 Quarts, Packed in a Shrink Wrap… recall?

Garber Ice Cream Company INC recalled Garber's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Birthday Cake Flavored 1.75 Quarts, Packed in a Shrink Wrap… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2440-2015. Firm voluntarily recalling 56 oz. Birthday Cake Ice cream due to adding the wrong ingredient into cake. (eggs added to cake) (undeclared egg allergen).

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have an egg allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Garber Ice Cream Company INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2440-2015. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.