Gifford’s Dairy Recalls 3,585 Ice Cream Containers for Rubber Contamination

Gifford’s Dairy recalled 3,585 one-quart containers of its HomeMaine Power Play Fudge ice cream on August 14 after discovering rubber piece contamination. The FDA classified the recall as Class II on August 19, meaning exposure may cause temporary or reversible health effects but serious consequences are unlikely. The affected product was distributed across Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont through retailers including Hannaford and Shaws.

What triggered the recall

Gifford’s Dairy received a small number of consumer complaints about foreign material in the ice cream. The company’s investigation found that rubber pieces likely originated from a food-grade gasket associated with production equipment. Marketing manager Samantha Plourd told NTD that the issue appeared limited to a portion of the production run, prompting a voluntary recall of the entire lot.

How to identify the recalled product

The recalled ice cream is the Power Play Fudge flavor, a golden vanilla with crushed chocolate cookies, fudge-filled chocolate pucks, and ribbons of fudge. Consumers can identify affected containers by lot code 26184 and best-by date of 08/27/27. The product UPC is 8 60864 00030 7. Retailers selling the product include Hannaford, Shaws, and other grocery stores across the three states.

FDA classification and what it means

The FDA tagged the recall as Class II on August 19, the middle tier of FDA risk levels. Class II means exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, but serious adverse health consequences are remote. Class I is the highest risk level and involves reasonable probability of serious harm or death, while Class III involves regulatory violations unlikely to cause health problems.

About Gifford’s Dairy

Gifford’s Dairy is a fifth-generation family-owned ice cream producer based in Skowhegan, Maine. The company sources milk and fruit locally and operates three family-owned stands. It distributes over 2 million gallons of ice cream annually to grocery stores, independent shops, colleges, universities, and restaurants across New England. The Power Play Fudge flavor was named the official ice cream of the Boston Bruins hockey team in 2016.

Final Thoughts

Consumers in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont should check for lot code 26184 and discard or return affected containers. The Class II classification indicates low risk of serious harm, but Gifford’s is working with the FDA to complete its investigation.

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