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Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Recall: Unlabeled Coconut

Dean Foods recalls Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream due to unlabeled coconut. Check lot code 14 MAR 19.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1545-2018FoodBaskin Robbins ›
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Recalling firmDean Foods, Inc.2711 N Haskell Ave Ste 3400 · Dallas, TX 75204-2928
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What happened, in plain English

Dean Foods, Inc. is recalling Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream because the product may contain unlabeled coconut. This poses a risk to consumers with coconut allergies who are unaware of its presence. The recall affects approximately 26,272 quarts distributed nationwide throughout the USA. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19092-baskin-robbins-mint-chocolate-chip-recall-unlabeled-coconut.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19092-baskin-robbins-mint-chocolate-chip-recall-unlabeled-coconut · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1545-2018

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“Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Recall: Unlabeled Coconut.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19092-baskin-robbins-mint-chocolate-chip-recall-unlabeled-coconut. Based on FDA recall #F-1545-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1545-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains coconut that is not listed on the label. For individuals with a coconut allergy, consuming this ingredient can trigger an allergic reaction, which can range from mild to severe depending on the individual's sensitivity.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, particularly those with coconut allergies. Individuals who bought the specific lot code expiring March 14, 2019, are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check your freezer for Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream with lot code 14 MAR 19 and UPC 36631 07973. The product expires March 14, 2019. It was distributed nationwide throughout the USA.

  • Brand
    Baskin Robbins
  • Product
    Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Labels

    Verify if your ice cream has lot code 14 MAR 19 and UPC 36631 07973.

  2. Avoid Consumption

    Do not eat the product if it contains the recalled lot code due to the risk of unlabeled coconut.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

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FDA distribution: “Nationwide throughout the USA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: May 25, 201812. FDA classified it Class II: Jun 12, 201823. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jun 13, 201834. FDA terminated the recall: Oct 16, 201842018
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

When does the recalled ice cream expire?

The expiration date for the affected product is March 14, 2019.

What is the UPC code to look for?

Look for UPC 36631 07973 on the packaging.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1545-2018 (May 25, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1545-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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