Vegan Ice Cream Recall as Warning Issued to Customers

Pots of vegan ice cream have been recalled after a person suffered an allergic reaction because of incorrect labeling.

New York-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is recalling four pints of its Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll ice cream after a consumer with a peanut allergy reported having an adverse reaction after eating the product. It was sold at the Bergen Street Brooklyn, New York location only.

The product comes in 14 oz containers with a lot number of 24V094 and a best by date of April 3, 2026, both of which can be located on the bottom of the package. It also has a UPC number of 850005872375. The product is identifiable by its bright orange packaging with cream lettering, and the lid has a golden rim that reads “vegan.”

“The recall was initiated after it was discovered that eight pints containing the peanut allergen were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a recall notice posted on July 30. “Four pints have been recovered to date, leaving four pints remaining out in distribution. Subsequent investigation identified the problem was caused by a mock case sample, which accidentally entered the distribution channel.”

The FDA has warned that those “who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.” Only one person is confirmed to have had a reaction to the product at this time.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has asked consumers who have purchased the product to contact it at Hello@VanLeeuwenIceCream.com for further instructions.

Peanuts are one of the nine major allergens designated by the FDA. The others are wheat, milk, tree nuts, soy, egg, crustaceans (shellfish), fish and sesame. It is required by law that the nine most common allergens be clearly marked on all products to help people avoid foods that could trigger an allergic reaction.

Some 6.1 million are believed to have a peanut allergy in the U.S., making it the second-most common food allergy in the country behind shellfish (8.2 million). According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), an estimated 33 million Americans have food allergies.

Symptoms of allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, and coughing or wheezing.

Anaphylaxis is the most serious type of allergic reaction, and requires immediate emergency help. Symptoms include throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a sudden drop in blood pressure and loss of consciousness. If you believe you or another person is suffering from anaphylaxis, you should call 911 immediately.