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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1162-2020/FDA enforcement
Smith Foods INC.·Food·Jul 29, 2020

Earth Grown Brand Vanilla Non-dairy Frozen Dessert in Pint Sized Paperboard Carton with A…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared cashews in the product.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, AR, CA, CT +32 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSmith Foods INC.
Recalling firmSmith Foods INC.Orrville, OH, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Product Number: 001837 Plant Number: 39-111 Best By: 07-27-2021, Best By: 07-28-2021, & Best By: 07-29-2021
Distribution area
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Products were distributed to the following states: AL, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, & WV.

United States

Quantity affected72, 288 units.
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 26, 2020
FDA recall numberF-1162-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Smith Foods INC. initiated this food recall on July 29, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared cashews in the product. The FDA report lists distribution as: Products were distributed to the following states: AL, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, & WV.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared cashews in the product.

Earth Grown Brand Vanilla Non-dairy Frozen Dessert in Pint Sized Paperboard Carton with A… was made or distributed by Smith Foods INC. in Orrville, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1162-2020, dated August 26, 2020.

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 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 Earth Grown Brand Vanilla Non-dairy Frozen Dessert in Pint Sized Paperboard Carton with A… recall?

Smith Foods INC. recalled Earth Grown Brand Vanilla Non-dairy Frozen Dessert in Pint Sized Paperboard Carton with A… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1162-2020. Undeclared cashews in the product.

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 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 Smith Foods 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-1162-2020. 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.