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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0728-2013/FDA enforcement
Quality Dairy Farms INC.·Food·Oct 13, 2011

Mercer's Ice Cream Cookies 'N Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 Liter)

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The ice cream product contained soy lecithin (the ingredient statement listed lecithin only).

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDADistribution not listedMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameQuality Dairy Farms INC.
Recalling firmQuality Dairy Farms INC.Boonville, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 36667 20039 2
Lot / date codes
  • 1243, 1236, 1208, 1224, 1203, 1214
Distribution area

Upstate New York

United States

Quantity affected499 half gallon units
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 5, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0728-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Quality Dairy Farms INC. initiated this food recall on October 13, 2011. The FDA enforcement report states: The ice cream product contained soy lecithin (the ingredient statement listed lecithin only). The FDA report lists distribution as: Upstate New York.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The ice cream product contained soy lecithin (the ingredient statement listed lecithin only).

Mercer's Ice Cream Cookies 'N Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 Liter) was made or distributed by Quality Dairy Farms INC. in Boonville, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0728-2013, dated December 5, 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 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 soy

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a soy 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 soy allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy 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 Mercer's Ice Cream Cookies 'N Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 Liter) recall?

Quality Dairy Farms INC. recalled Mercer's Ice Cream Cookies 'N Cream, Half Gallon (1.89 Liter) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0728-2013. The ice cream product contained soy lecithin (the ingredient statement listed lecithin only).

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 soy 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 Quality Dairy Farms 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-0728-2013. 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.