Publix recalls Rich Creamy Vanilla ice cream for egg mislabeling

Grocery chain Publix on Thursday issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its Rich Creamy Vanilla ice cream after discovering that some containers may contain a different flavor that includes egg, an undeclared allergen that can cause severe reactions. The recalled product is sold in half-gallon containers bearing UPC 41415 03043 and a June 19, 2026 sell-by date and was distributed to stores across parts of Florida and five neighboring states.

Publix said the recall was prompted by a mismatch between the container labeling and the product inside. Containers labeled Rich Creamy Vanilla, a formulation that does not list egg among its ingredients, may instead contain Rich Creamy French Vanilla, which does include egg. The company noted that lids on affected containers may show the French Vanilla label, potentially signaling the discrepancy. Publix said, "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product."

The recall covers stores in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, with the company specifying that certain Florida locations were not affected,...