Ben & Jerry's Recalls "Milk & Honey" Ice Cream Over Plastic Contamination
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
American Quality Products, the Israeli maker of Ben & Jerry's, is recalling "Milk & Honey" ice cream batches due to plastic contamination found after a customer complaint. The recall affects specific expiration dates in 432-gram containers. This flavor, launched in June, uses local Israeli ingredients. The Israeli Ben & Jerry's operation became independent from Unilever in 2022.
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- Ben & Jerry's "Milk & Honey" ice cream is being recalled in Israel due to plastic contamination.
- The recall affects specific batches with expiration dates in May and November 2027.
- The foreign object was discovered after a consumer complaint, according to the Ministry of Health.
- The "Milk & Honey" flavor was introduced in June as a symbol of hope after October 7th.
- The Israeli Ben & Jerry's business separated from its US parent company in 2022.
American Quality Products, the Israeli manufacturer of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, is recalling several batches of its "Milk & Honey" flavor due to the discovery of a foreign object resembling plastic. The recall was initiated following a consumer complaint, according to the Ministry of Health. The affected products are 432-gram packages with barcode 7290018441527, specifically those with expiration dates of May 7 and 8, 2027, and November 25, 2027. Consumers who have purchased these specific batches are urged not to consume the ice cream. The manufacturer is coordinating with the Ministry of Health's Food Service to collect the recalled products from retail outlets. Customers seeking refunds or further information can contact the company via email at office@benjerry.co.il or by phone at 08-9437474, extension 2.
"Milk & Honey" is a new flavor developed by Ben & Jerry's Israel, intended as a symbol of hope and recovery following the October 7th events. The ingredients include milk and cream from southern Israeli farms, honey from Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, and star-of-David-shaped chocolate pieces manufactured in Beersheba.
In 2022, the Israeli Ben & Jerry's ice cream production facility became fully independent from its US parent company. This separation occurred after the global brand, owned by Unilever, decided not to renew its franchise agreement due to political boycotts of Israeli settlements. Following a legal settlement, Israeli entrepreneur Avi Zinger acquired the exclusive rights to the business. The local factory now operates as a completely independent entity, producing ice cream using original recipes under Hebrew and Arabic brand names.
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