By Clark 
Considering that summer is just around the corner, it is quite possible that people all over the country are loading their freezers with cold delicacies in order to assist them in coping with the growing heat. If, on the other hand, you have lately purchased a pint of ice cream from the well-known artisanal brand Van Leeuwen, you might want to check the label before you start eating it.
This week, the firm made the announcement that it will be voluntarily recalling a specific batch of its Brown Sugar Chunk French Ice Cream due to the fact that it contains an allergen that has not been declared: walnuts. The recall applies to more than 4,000 pints of this taste, which were sold at grocery stores and other retail establishments across the country.
Following the receipt of a complaint from a consumer, Van Leeuwen made the discovery that particular pints of Brown Sugar Chunk Ice Cream contained walnuts, despite the fact that the package of the ice cream does not make any mention of the inclusion of that ingredient. Customers who suffer from extreme sensitivities or allergies to walnuts may be exposed to a significant danger as a result of this condition.
Van Leeuwen stated in the release that an investigation is being conducted to determine the reason for the inaccuracy in the product labeling.
Pints of the ice cream flavor that are 14 ounces in size and with the lot number 23P102 and a best by date of April 12, 2025 are the only ones that are subject to the recall. The lot number and the best by date are located on the bottom of the pint, which is packaged in a reddish brown color.
Customers who have purchased this product and are interested in determining whether or not it is subject to the recall can refer to this information.
There are no other Van Leeuwen ice cream items that are affected by the recall. This includes pints of the same Brown Sugar Chunk ice cream that have different lot numbers and best by dates. Customers who had purchased the ice cream that was recalled were instructed by the firm to return it to the store where they had purchased it in order to receive a complete refund.
Van Leeuwen is normally best recognized for serving luxury ice creams that have a high butterfat level and high-quality ingredients. This is true despite the fact that the company is now operating under a recall.
In spite of the fact that the Brooklyn-based firm sells conventional ice cream flavors such as Vanilla Bean and Mint Chip, it is also responsible for some of the more peculiar ice cream products that customers have encountered in recent years.
As an illustration, Van Leeuwen has previously collaborated with Kraft to produce a macaroni and cheese ice cream, and earlier this year, he introduced a ranch-flavored ice cream that was produced in conjunction with Hidden Valley.
An ice cream flavor that is inspired by french fries and malted milkshakes, as well as a limited edition onion taste that is inspired by the Netflix film Glass Onion, are some of the more unconventional flavors that are currently being sold by the brand.