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FDA Food recall · Reported August 1, 2012

Chocolate, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00300 8

Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

Recall #
F-1775-2012
Affected scope
2,303,112 units of pints total
Initiated
July 6, 2012
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Arctic Zero, Inc. recalled Chocolate, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00300 8 - a critical-severity action.

Chocolate, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00300 8 was recalled by Arctic Zero, Inc. in August 1, 2012. Reason: Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1775-2012 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Arctic Zero, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk..

Critical
severity level
2.3M units
affected scope
Class I
classification
August 1, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1775-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) places it in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Chocolate, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00300 8

Reason for recall

Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1775-2012
Date reported August 1, 2012
Date initiated July 6, 2012
Recalling firm Arctic Zero, Inc.
Firm location Escondido, CA
Affected scope 2,303,112 units of pints total
Distribution Nationwide in US

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

2,303,112 units of pints total units affected - million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Chocolate, 1pt., UPC 8 52244 00300 8. Recalled by Arctic Zero, Inc.. Units affected: 2,303,112 units of pints total.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Arctic Zero Inc. is recalling their Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert products due to undeclared milk.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 1, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1775-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide in US.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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