Ice Cream
Also listed as Frozen Dessert and Ice Cream Product.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Ice cream is a frozen dairy dessert. Labels may say ice cream or frozen dairy dessert.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is eaten as a dessert and used in milkshakes and sundaes.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA has a standard of identity for ice cream covering milkfat and other composition rules.
Here is what research has found.
Listeria in ice cream plants has driven major past recalls; allergen labeling is critical.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains milk and often egg or nuts depending on flavor. Keep frozen.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026