At a Glance
- 5,016 shippers of mochi ice cream recalled for undeclared wheat and soy
- Products sold in Connecticut, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
- Recall issued by Gordon Desserts (Mochidoki) on April 3, 2025
- FDA classifies it as a Class II recall: moderate health risk
- Nine lot codes affected; consumers urged to discard or return product
Recall Details and Affected Products
Gordon Desserts, based in Totowa, New Jersey and operating under the Mochidoki brand, has recalled its Sundae Shoppe Cookies and Cream Mochi Ice Cream due to the presence of undeclared wheat and soy allergens. According to the FDA’s recall announcement, the April 3 recall affects 5,016 shippers of the product distributed across Connecticut, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The ice cream is sold in 7.5-ounce paper cartons, each containing six mochi pieces in a plastic tray. Consumers are urged to check for these lot codes: 32624, 34024, 01025, 03125, 05725, 06525, 08025, 08725, and 09225. The recall is classified as Class II—indicating a moderate risk of adverse health consequences for allergic individuals.
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Health Risks and Consumer Advisory
Wheat and soy are among the eight major allergens identified by the FDA as responsible for the vast majority of food allergy emergencies. While no illnesses have been reported in this case, allergic reactions can range from hives and digestive discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Consumers with sensitivities to wheat or soy should not consume these products. Gordon Desserts advises that affected items be discarded or returned for a full refund. Individuals who experience symptoms after ingestion should seek immediate medical help.
Similar Recalls and FDA Oversight
This event follows another major recall by The Mochi Ice Cream Company LLC, which pulled over 1,300 cases of its Peach Mango Sorbet for undeclared egg content. That case, affecting lots 337-24 and 341-24, resulted in two minor allergic reactions. The issue was traced to a packaging oversight involving pasteurized cooked egg white.
Both recalls reinforce the FDA’s broader effort to ensure accurate allergen labeling—particularly around the “Big 8”: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. These ingredients account for most serious food-related allergic reactions in the U.S.
Consumer Vigilance and Labeling Reform
Although this recall hasn’t resulted in reported injuries, it highlights a persistent vulnerability in product labeling across the food industry. With the popularity of niche and novelty treats like mochi continuing to rise, the stakes for allergen accuracy have never been higher.
Consumers, especially those managing food allergies, are encouraged to regularly check FDA recall alerts and verify ingredients before consumption. As this incident shows, one mislabeled box of ice cream could trigger a medical emergency—and the need for clearer oversight has never been more urgent.
