Hershey's Ice Cream Recall Update as Consumer Risk Warning Issued

Hershey's voluntarily recalled a small number of one of its ice cream varieties recently, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) now classifying the recall as a Class II risk.

The recalled product is Hershey's Ice Cream Green Mint Chip, which comes in a 3-gallon bulk container, sold as one unit, packaged in a cardboard tub with metal rings and a cardboard lid. In total, 81 cans have been recalled due to "elevated coliform counts during routine testing," according to a notice posted on the FDA's website.

Newsweek has contacted Hershey's via the contact form on its website for comment.

Why It Matters

Numerous recalls have been initiated this year due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.

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