The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that friendly ice cream is recalling its selected bathtubs of vanilla bean ice cream after some of them were found to have mistakenly contained cookies and cream ice cream. Due to packaging errors, the product failed to declare the presence of soy and wheat allergens. Individuals who are allergic to or sensitive to these ingredients may have serious or life-threatening reactions if consumed.
How to identify recalled friendly ice cream
The recall began after discovering a limited number of cookies and cream ice creams that were mistakenly packaged in Friendly's vanilla bean ice cream cartons topped with cookies and cream ice cream covers.
This recall affected 324 cartons, including 48 fluid-friendly vanilla bean ice cream, distributed in three states: Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. To determine if you have a recalled product, check if the lid is a cookie and cream cap and have the “best” date by November 26, 2025.
You can also find product images on the FDA website. Currently, no other friendly products have been affected by this recall.
What to do if you have a recalled ice cream
If you suffer from soy or wheat allergies or sensitivity, you should not consume recalled friendly ice cream as it can cause serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Instead, throw away the ice cream or return it to the original purchase location for a full refund. Even if you are not allergic to buy the vanilla bean ice cream you intend to purchase, you are entitled to a refund or replacement.
Although there are no reports of the disease, anyone with questions or problems can contact Friendly's person directly at 800-587-2259.