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