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Pennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery·Food·Sep 13, 2012

Penn State Creamery/berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Chocolate Chocolate Nut Flavor

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Erring on the side of caution and safety for the consuming public, the University Creamery at Penn State is voluntarily recalling all ice cream and frozen yogurt made between…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery
Recalling firmPennsylvania State University Berkey CreameryPenn St Univ, PA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Best by dates falling on or between February 10, 2013 and August 11, 2013.
Distribution area

On site retail salesroom and internet customers

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 14, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0646-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Pennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery initiated this food recall on September 13, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Erring on the side of caution and safety for the consuming public, the University Creamery at Penn State is voluntarily recalling all ice cream and frozen yogurt made between May 16, 2012 and August 11, 2012 because of isolated incidents involving reports of small plastic foreign objects in the product. The FDA report lists distribution as: On site retail salesroom and internet customers.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Erring on the side of caution and safety for the consuming public, the University Creamery at Penn State is voluntarily recalling all ice cream and frozen yogurt made between May 16, 2012 and August 11, 2012 because of isolated incidents involving reports of small plastic foreign objects in the product.

Penn State Creamery/berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Chocolate Chocolate Nut Flavor was made or distributed by Pennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery in Penn St Univ, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0646-2013, dated November 14, 2012.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Penn State Creamery/berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Chocolate Chocolate Nut Flavor recall?

Pennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery recalled Penn State Creamery/berkey Creamery Ice Cream -- Chocolate Chocolate Nut Flavor in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0646-2013. Erring on the side of caution and safety for the consuming public, the University Creamery at Penn State is voluntarily recalling all ice cream and frozen yogurt made between…

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. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Pennsylvania State University Berkey Creamery 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-0646-2013. 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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Official source

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