You'll recognize the brand behind the issue—and there's a lesson in this for consumers with a certain dietary restriction.
Ice Cream Has Been Recalled in One U.S. State
Published on Apr. 17, 2025
I scream, you scream: Ice cream’s peak season is almost here.
But a regional news outlet in one popular vacation spot has reported that a beloved local ice cream brand has been pulling product from retail reportedly since March 16. On Tuesday, Outer Banks-based The Coastland Times published a report that Surfin’ Spoon Sweet Treats, headquartered in Nags Head, NC, discovered that their “The Classic” Ice Cream Sammies recipe had inadvertently included soy, which is one of the major food allergens.
The report explains that soy may landed in what appear to be eight batches of the product, which was revealed “after an NCDA inspector discovered that Hershey’s Mini Chocolate Chips used in this product contain lecithin (soy) which contains traces of soy protein.” The report continues: “The inspector further discovered that Surfin’ Spoon overlooked this allergen in its list of ingredients and also failed to declare soy as an allergen on The Classic packaging. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a breakdown in Surfin’ Spoon INC’s production and packaging processes, stated the recall announcement.”
From the report, it’s not entirely clear whether the Hershey’s mini chips were part of the cookie portion, the ice cream, or both.
Product details for the recall are as follows, according to The Coastland Times‘ report:
- The Classic ice cream sandwich in five-ounce packaging
- Best By Date: 03-31-2025, 04-29-2025, 04-30-2025, 04-31-2025, 05-27-2025, 05-20-2025, 05-13-2025 and 05-12-2025
- Production Codes: 3662024, 0292025, 0302025, 0312025, 0432025, 0442025, 0512025 and 0582025
If you’re an Outer Banks vacationer, you may recognize Surfin’ Spoon—their site lists more than two dozen restaurants, stores, and amusement parks where their “freshly made” products are sold in other destination towns such as Corolla, Duck, and Rodanthe. The brand is a classic “mom & pop” company founded by Jesse and Whitney Hines, who have expanded the business significantly since its 2012 establishment.
On vacation and all year round, let this be another important reminder for individuals with a food allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity that exercising extreme caution is important, and reading food labels isn’t always a perfect safety guarantee.
For daily wellness updates, subscribe to The Healthy by Reader’s Digest newsletter and follow The Healthy on Facebook and Instagram. Keep reading:
