RECALL: Fears popular ice cream could be contaminated

An urgent recall has been issued for an ice cream brand sold at Coles and Woolworths, after fears that it may contain solvent.

Halo Top issued a recall for its Plant Based Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream (473ml) which can be purchased from independent retailers - including IGA - in NSW, Queensland and South Australia.

The dessert is also available at Coles and Woolworths stores around the country.

Food Standards Australia/New Zealand posted the alert online which indicated the product had been recalled over potential chemical (solvent) contamination.

“Food products containing solvents may cause illness/injury if consumed,” the organisation wrote.

Customers have been urged not to eat the product and return it to the store they purchased it from for a full refund.

The item has a best before of August 11, 2022.