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Food recall · FDA · Published April 14, 2017

Kemps, LLC recalls Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Vanilla Bean, One Pint, UPC 41483-04142

Kemps recalls select Vanilla Bean Ice Cream pints that may contain plastic pieces. Consumers should check UPC 41483-04142 and sell by dates for affected products.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-2230-2017FoodKemps ›
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Recalling firmKemps, LLC1270 Energy Ln · Falcon Heights, MN 55108-5225
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What happened, in plain English

Kemps is recalling certain Vanilla Bean Ice Cream pints that may contain plastic pieces. This could cause choking or injury if ingested. Affected products have specific UPC and sell-by dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21848-kemps-vanilla-bean-ice-cream-recall-plastic-pieces-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21848-kemps-vanilla-bean-ice-cream-recall-plastic-pieces-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2230-2017

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“Kemps Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recall: Plastic Pieces Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21848-kemps-vanilla-bean-ice-cream-recall-plastic-pieces-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2230-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2230-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Plastic pieces in ice cream could be ingested, leading to choking or internal injury. The hazard is not immediate but poses a risk during consumption.

Who’s affected

People who purchased Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Vanilla Bean Ice Cream pints with UPC 41483-04142 between July 2018 and September 2018 are likely affected. Children and those with small mouths are at higher risk of choking.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 41483-04142 on the product label. Affected pints were sold with sell-by dates of July 4, 2018, July 6, 2018, July 25, 2018, or September 8, 2018.

  • Brand
    Kemps
  • Product
    Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Vanilla Bean, One Pint, UPC 41483-04142
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 13 products

All 13 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    AL, CA, FL, IA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA, VT, and WI
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-2222-2017Kemps YO2 Frozen Yogurt Mudslide, One Pint, UPC 41483-04121; Sell By Dates: 3/16/2018, 3/17/2018, 3/23/2018, 3/24/2018, 8/9/2018469,568 units Frozen Yogurt
F-2223-2017Kemps YO2 Frozen Yogurt Cold Brewed Coffee, One Pint, UPC 41483-04122; Sell By Dates: 3/15/2018, 3/20/2018, 5/25/2018, 5/26/2018, 8/10/2018469,568 units Frozen Yogurt
F-2224-2017Kemps YO2 Frozen Yogurt Salty Caramel Cookie Crunch, One Pint, UPC 41483-04123; Sell By Dates: 3/21/2018, 3/22/2018, 8/7/2018469,568 units Frozen Yogurt
F-2225-2017Kemps YO2 Frozen Yogurt Very Vanilla, One Pint, UPC 41483-04124; Sell By Dates: 3/14/2018, 3/15/2018, 3/20/2018, 5/25/2018, 8/8/2018469,568 units Frozen Yogurt
F-2226-2017Kemps YO2 Frozen Yogurt Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, One Pint, UPC 41483-04126; Sell By Dates: 3/13/2018, 6/6/2018, 8/10/2018, 8/11/2018469,568 units Frozen Yogurt
F-2227-2017Kemps YO2 Frozen Yogurt Raspberry Cheesecake, One Pint, UPC 41483-04127; Sell By Dates: 3/16/2018, 3/23/2018, 5/15/2018, 8/8/2018, 8/9/2018469,568 units Frozen Yogurt
F-2228-2017Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Expresso Mocha, One Pint, UPC 41483-04140; Sell By Dates: 7/5/2018, 7/7/2018, 7/25/201891,672 units Ice Cream
F-2229-2017Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Salted Caramel Brownie, One Pint, UPC 41483-04141; Sell By Dates: 7/4/2018, 7/5/2018, 7/28/201891,672 units Ice Cream
F-2230-2017Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Vanilla Bean, One Pint, UPC 41483-04142; Sell By Dates: 7/4/2018, 7/6/2018, 7/25/2018, 9/8/201891,672 units Ice Cream
F-2231-2017Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Creamy Dark Chocolate Mint, One Pint, UPC 41483-04143; Sell By Dates: 7/6/2018, 7/7/2018, 7/25/201891,672 units Ice Cream
F-2232-2017Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel, One Pint, UPC 41483-04144; Sell By Dates: 7/3/2018, 7/26/2018, 8/1/201891,672 units Ice Cream
F-2233-2017Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler, One Pint, UPC 41483-04145; Sell By Dates: 7/4/2018, 8/1/2018, 8/18/201891,672 units Ice Cream
F-2234-2017Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Maple Toffee Blondie, One Pint, UPC 41483-04146; Sell By Dates: 7/5/2018, 7/7/2018, 7/28/201891,672 units Ice Cream
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the UPC 41483-04142 on the ice cream pint label.

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Questions people ask

Is this ice cream safe to eat?

The recall states that affected products may contain plastic pieces, so it is not safe to consume. Check the UPC and sell-by dates before eating.

How can I tell if my ice cream is affected?

Affected pints have UPC 41483-04142 and were sold with sell-by dates of July 4, 2018, July 6, 2018, July 25, 2018, or September 8, 2018.

What should I do if I have the affected ice cream?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Kemps directly for guidance.

Take action

Contact Kemps

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

Subject: Recall F-2230-2017 — Kemps Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Vanilla Bean, One Pint, UPC 41483-04142

Hello,

I own a Kemps Sweet Me Creamery Vanilla Bean, One Pint, UPC 41483-04142 that is covered by recall F-2230-2017 from Kemps.

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-2230-2017 (April 14, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2230-2017 to see it in context.
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