The recalled product is Red Button Canadian Vanilla Ice Cream package in 56 ounce paperboard tubs. The ice cream was distributed in the mountain west states in Associated Food stores. The cartons that are labeled Red Button Canadian Vanilla Ice Cream actually contain Burnt Almond Fudge Icee Cream, which was made with those nuts. The recalling firm is Casper’s Ice Cream of Richmond, Utah. No illnesses or allergic reactions hav been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. Anyone who is allergic to almonds could ha ve a serious reaction if they eat this product.
Red Button Canadian Vanilla Ice Cream is being recalled because it contains almonds, or tree nuts, one of the major food allergens, that are not declared on the label.