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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0623-2016/FDA enforcement
House of Flavors, INC.·Food·Jan 27, 2016

Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, 8 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    House of Flavors, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a small batch of 8 oz. cups of Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, sold at Meijer stores, that contain Purple Cow…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIL, IN, KY, MI +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHouse of Flavors, INC.
Recalling firmHouse of Flavors, INC.Ludington, MI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • UPC Code 13733 61945 and marked Best By November 21, 2016
Distribution area
ILINKYMIOHWI

Domestic: IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI Foreign: None

United States

Quantity affected17, 352 8 oz. containers
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 2, 2016
FDA recall numberF-0623-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

House of Flavors, INC. initiated this food recall on January 27, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: House of Flavors, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a small batch of 8 oz. cups of Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, sold at Meijer stores, that contain Purple Cow Butter Pecan Ice Cream with a Purple Cow Butter Pecan lid. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic: IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI Foreign: None.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: House of Flavors, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a small batch of 8 oz. cups of Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, sold at Meijer stores, that contain Purple Cow Butter Pecan Ice Cream with a Purple Cow Butter Pecan lid.

Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, 8 OZ was made or distributed by House of Flavors, INC. in Ludington, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0623-2016, dated March 2, 2016.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 lot and date codes 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 tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut 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 tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut 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 Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, 8 OZ recall?

House of Flavors, INC. recalled Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, 8 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0623-2016. House of Flavors, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a small batch of 8 oz. cups of Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, sold at Meijer stores, that contain Purple Cow…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut 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 House of Flavors, 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-0623-2016. 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.