Loard’s Recalls Ice Cream Products Over Undeclared Allergens and Labeling Issue

SAN LEANDRO, CA (April 16, 2026) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that Silver Moon LP, doing business as Loard’s Ice Cream, is voluntarily recalling all of its retail-packaged ice cream products due to missing ingredient labels that resulted in undeclared allergens, sulfites, and food color additives. As a result, according to the FDA, the absence of proper labeling poses a serious health risk for individuals with food allergies.

Loard’s Recall: quick summary

Silver Moon LP issued a broad recall of all Loard’s-branded ice cream sold in retail-sized containers after regulators found that the products lacked ingredient statements. As a result, the company failed to disclose key allergens, including milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat. Additionally, the FDA confirmed that Loard’s distributed the products exclusively through its retail locations in Northern California. Although no illnesses have been reported, the recall still highlights serious labeling compliance failures and potential risks for sensitive consumers.

What happened?

The FDA said Silver Moon LP initiated the recall after inspectors discovered that the company was selling its retail-packaged ice cream products without ingredient labels. Subsequently, the company announced the recall on April 16, 2026, affecting dozens of flavors sold under the Loard’s brand in 32-ounce and 56-ounce containers at its retail locations across Northern California.

According to regulators, FDA inspectors identified the issue during an inspection and determined that the packaging lacked required ingredient statements and allergen disclosures. In response, Silver Moon LP told regulators that it became aware of the problem during the inspection and promptly removed the affected products from sale.

Furthermore, in its recall alert, the FDA warned that “people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.”

Affected products

Item Description	Undeclared Allergen(s)	Undeclared Food Coloring(s)	Undeclared Sulfites	Size(s)
Loard’s Almond Joy Ice Cream	Milk, Tree Nuts (Almonds), Soy		Yes	32 fl oz
Loard’s Banana Ice Cream	Milk	Yellow 5		32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Black Raspberry Marble Ice Cream	Milk	Red 40, Blue 1		32 fl oz
Loard’s Black Raspberry Ice Cream	Milk	Red 40, Blue 1		32 fl oz
Loard’s Black Walnut Ice Cream	Milk, Tree Nuts (Walnuts)			32 fl oz
Loard’s Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream	Milk	Red 40, Blue 1		32 fl oz
Loard’s Brownie Nut Fudge Ice Cream	Milk, Soy, Eggs, Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Wheat			32 fl oz
Loard’s Burgundy Cherry Ice Cream	Milk	Red 40, Blue 2, Blue 1		32 fl oz
Loard’s Butter Brickle Ice Cream	Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts (Almonds)			32 fl oz
Loard’s Butterscotch Marble Ice Cream	Milk			32 fl oz
Loard’s Caramel Cashew Ice Cream	Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts (Cashews)		Yes	32 fl oz
Loard’s Champagne Sherbet	Milk	Red 40		32 fl oz
Loard’s Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream	Milk	Red 40		32 fl oz
Loard’s Chocolate Marble Ice Cream	Milk			32 fl oz
Loard’s Chocolate Mint Ice Cream	Milk, Soy	Yellow 5, Blue 1		32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Chocolate Showers Ice Cream	Milk, Soy			32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Chocolate Ice Cream	Milk			32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream	Milk			32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Coffee Ice Cream	Milk			32 fl oz
Loard’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream	Milk, Wheat, Soy			32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Egg Nog Ice Cream	Milk, Eggs	Yellow 5		32 fl oz
Loard’s Green Tea Ice Cream	Milk	Yellow 5		32 fl oz
Loard’s Horchata Ice Cream	Milk, Soy			32 fl oz
Loard’s Lemon Chiffon Ice Cream	Milk, Eggs	Yellow 5		32 fl oz
Loard’s Lime Sherbet	Milk, Soy, Wheat	Yellow 5, Green 3		32 fl oz
Loard’s Mango Ice Cream	Milk	Yellow 5		32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Maple Walnut Ice Cream	Milk, Tree Nuts (Walnuts)		Yes	32 fl oz
Loard’s Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream	Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts (Almonds)			32 fl oz
Loard’s Mocha Chip Ice Cream	Milk			32 fl oz
Loard’s Orange Sherbet	Milk	Yellow 5		32 fl oz
Loard’s Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream	Milk, Peanuts			32 fl oz
Loard’s Pecan Praline Ice Cream	Milk, Tree Nuts (Pecans)			32 fl oz
Loard’s Peppermint Ice Cream	Milk, Soy	Red 40		32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Pistachio Ice Cream	Milk, Tree Nuts (Pistachios)	Yellow 5, Blue 1		32 fl oz
Loard’s Pumpkin Ice Cream	Milk	Yellow 6		32 fl oz
Loard’s Rainbow Sherbet	Milk, Soy	Red 40, Green 3, Yellow 5		32 fl oz
Loard’s Raspberry Sherbet	Milk	Red 40		32 fl oz
Loard’s Rocky Road Ice Cream	Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts (Walnuts)			32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream	Milk, Soy		Yes	32 fl oz
Loard’s Strawberry Ice Cream	Milk	Red 40		32oz, 56 fl oz
Loard’s Toasted Almond Ice Cream	Milk, Tree Nuts (Almonds)			32 fl oz
Loard’s Ube Ice Cream	Milk	Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 2		32 fl oz
Loard’s Vanilla Ice Cream	Milk			32oz, 56 fl oz

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA notice, a labeling failure caused the recall, as the company did not include ingredient lists on its retail packaging. As a result, it failed to disclose major allergens such as milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat, along with sulfites and artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5.

Consequently, these allergens can trigger severe reactions, particularly in sensitive individuals. For example, symptoms may include hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, gastrointestinal distress, or, in extreme cases, anaphylaxis: a potentially life-threatening condition.

Meanwhile, the agency confirmed that no illnesses have been reported to date. However, the risk remains significant due to the wide range of allergens involved.

Questions you might have

Here’s what you should do

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• Return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or replacement
• Check the container size (32 oz blue paper cup or 56 oz plastic tub)
• Identify affected products by the Loard’s branding and lack of ingredient labeling
• Contact the company at (415) 547-0520 or [email protected] for assistance

Behind the brand

Loard’s Ice Cream has been a regional staple in Northern California for decades, known for its wide variety of classic and specialty flavors. In addition, operated by Silver Moon LP, the brand primarily distributes through its own retail parlors.

Following the recall, the company stated in its notice that it has ceased distribution of the affected products and is working closely with the FDA to address the issue.

Meanwhile, Source86 reached out to Silver Moon LP for additional comment on how the labeling failure occurred, but has not yet received a response.

Other relevant recalls

This recall follows a broader trend of allergen-related recalls in the frozen dessert and packaged food categories. For instance, similar incidents reported by Source86 include Blueroot Health’s recall of Vital Nutrients Aller-C dietary supplements over undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy, as well as Karns Foods’ recall of Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups due to undeclared peanuts. Likewise, Wawa recently recalled several beverages, including iced tea and fruit punch, over a possible undeclared milk allergen, while Schreiber Foods issued a recall for Einstein Bros Bagels Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread because of undeclared almonds. In another case, Nalpac recalled DTF Sexual Chocolate due to undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients, highlighting broader labeling and disclosure concerns beyond allergens. Taken together, these incidents underscore persistent labeling challenges across the industry and reinforce the need for stricter allergen control and verification processes.

“A trace amount of milk can lead to a very serious reaction.” — Dr. Stephen A. Tilles, allergist

Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, added:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability.”

Broader pattern

This recall reflects a wider industry issue involving allergen mislabeling. In fact, over the past year, several food manufacturers have issued recalls due to undeclared allergens, particularly in products with complex ingredient profiles. As a result, these incidents highlight the importance of robust quality assurance systems and clear labeling practices.

Ensuring safe eats

The Loard’s recall serves as a reminder of how critical accurate labeling is in protecting consumer health. Indeed, even well-established brands can face compliance gaps, thereby emphasizing the need for strict oversight throughout production and packaging.

In response, consumers should check their freezers and return any affected products immediately. At the same time, for manufacturers, this incident reinforces the importance of maintaining end-to-end traceability and verifying labeling accuracy.

With this in mind, at Source86, we help food brands manage ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label production with transparency and precision, so they can respond quickly and effectively when recalls occur. Contact us.