Posted: August 6, 2025
Friendly’s Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity (324 cartons) of 48 fl. oz.
Cookies & Cream ice cream because of undeclared soy and wheat. The recalled
product was mistakenly packaged in Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream cartons with a
Cookies & Cream lid. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy and/or
wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products.
The recalled product was distributed through a single distribution center, UNFI, to retail
stores in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
The recalled product is packaged in a 48 fl. oz. Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream carton
with a Friendly’s Cookies & Cream lid and a best by date of 11/26/25. The best by date
can be found on the product lid. No other Friendly’s products are affected.
The voluntary recall was initiated after it was discovered that a limited quantity of
Cookies & Cream ice cream was mistakenly packaged in a Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice
cream cartons that did not identify the soy and wheat ingredients. No illnesses or
adverse reactions have been reported.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased 48 fl. oz. Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream containers
with a Cookies & Cream lid can return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-587-2259.