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Food recall · FDA · Published November 15, 2018

Harris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms recalls TURKEY HILL Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 3 GAL (11.36L) paper carton CONTAINS: MILK Distributed By: Turkey Hill

Turkey Hill recalls Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 due to incorrect flavor containing soy lec: not listed on label. Consumers should check for soy lecithin in the product.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0731-2019FoodTurkey Hill ›
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Recalling firmHarris Teeter Supermarkets, LLC dba Hunter Farms1900 N Main St · High Point, NC 27262-2132
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What happened, in plain English

Turkey Hill is recalling Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 because it contains Cotton Candy Ice Cream instead of Vanilla Bean, which has soy lecithin not listed on the label. This could mislead consumers about the product's ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18055-turkey-hill-vanilla-bean-ice-cream-recall-wrong-flavor-contains.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18055-turkey-hill-vanilla-bean-ice-cream-recall-wrong-flavor-contains · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0731-2019

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“Turkey Hill Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recall: Wrong Flavor Contains Soy Lecithin.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18055-turkey-hill-vanilla-bean-ice-cream-recall-wrong-flavor-contains. Based on FDA recall #F-0731-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0731-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recalled ice cream contains Cotton Candy Ice Cream with soy lecithin, which is not listed on the Vanilla Bean label. This means consumers might be consuming soy lecithin without knowing it, which could be a problem for those with soy allergies.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Turkey Hill Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 (3-gallon carton) from stores like Harris Teeter. People with soy allergies may be at higher risk due to the unlisted soy lecithin.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501' on a 3-gallon paper carton. The sell-by date is November 15, 2019, and it was distributed by Turkey Hill Dairy in Conestoga, PA.

  • Brand
    Turkey Hill
  • Product
    TURKEY HILL Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 3 GAL (11.36L) paper carton CONTAINS: MILK Distributed By: Turkey Hill
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the product name 'Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501' on a 3-gallon paper carton with a sell-by date of November 15, 2019.

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Questions people ask

Is this ice cream safe to eat?

The recall is due to the product containing soy lecithin not listed on the label, which could be a concern for people with soy allergies. However, the product is not unsafe for general consumption.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Check for the product name 'Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501' on a 3-gallon paper carton with a sell-by date of November 15, 2019.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not require immediate action, but you should check the product label to confirm if it matches the recalled item.

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Contact Turkey Hill

We’ve drafted a message you can send Turkey Hill to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0731-2019 — Turkey Hill TURKEY HILL Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 3 GAL (11.36L) paper carton CONTAINS: M

Hello,

I own a TURKEY HILL Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 3 GAL (11.36L) paper carton CONTAINS: MILK Distributed By: Turkey Hill that is covered by recall F-0731-2019 from Turkey Hill.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0731-2019 (November 15, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0731-2019 to see it in context.
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