It's a finger-friendly favorite at a destination for budget buys, but two unlabeled ingredients made it into the mix under the radar.
More Than 40,000 Cartons of Ice Cream Were Just Recalled in 4 States
Published on Apr. 29, 2025
As the topic of tariffs continue to garner questions, and now an April 29 CBS headline that product shortages could be around the corner…it’s not a surprise that many Americans have enacted cost-saving grocery shopping practices.
Aldi is one trusted spot for such a quest, as a January 2025 trade publication’s report suggested the chain “offers the lowest prices of any national grocery store.” Heads up if warm weather sweet treats are in your cart: Today, a crowd-pleasing dessert apparently sold there is facing a recall notice.
On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of 40,128 total cartons of Sundae Shoppe Cookies and Cream Mochi Ice Cream. Though it’s not stated in the report, an online search confirms the brand and ice cream description matches a product sold at Aldi.
As of press time, the product was still available for purchase according to the Aldi website.
The inclusion of both wheat and soy—which are not declared on the product labels—prompted the recall. For individuals with these food allergies, their systems recognize either wheat or soy as an “invader,” similar to a virus or bacteria, says the Cleveland Clinic. Reactions to these allergens can range from mild to life-threatening.
Locations in four states reportedly received the recalled products: Connecticut, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The product details are:
Sundae Shoppe, Cookies and Cream Mochi Ice Cream, 6 count, keep frozen
- 5 ounces (oz.)
- Plastic sealed tray inside paper carton
- Shipper Lots: 32624,34024,01025, 03125, 05725, 06525, 08025, 08725, 09225
- 6 pieces per carton
A total of 5,016 shippers have been recalled, with eight cartons in each shipper.
According to the FDA, the recalling firm was Towowa, NJ-based Gordon Desserts, which is doing business as Mochidoki. The Mochidoki website shows their products are sold at a wide range of retail locations across the nation, though a cookies and cream-flavored product is not listed.
The recall has been categorized as a Class II. This means the FDA has determined the products involved “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.” The agency’s report does not say whether any allergic reactions or other medical incidents have been connected to this particular recall.
Details on pursuing customer refunds were not included in the report.
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