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.