California-based Straus Family Creamery has initiated a recall of several organic ice cream products, available in both pint and quart sizes, due to concerns regarding the possible contamination with metal fragments. This recall was announced through a notice released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday.
The ice cream products were first placed on store shelves starting May 4, and the recall specifically targets items marked with certain “best by” dates. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported to date as a result of consuming the affected products. In light of the potential hazard, consumers are strongly advised not to eat the recalled ice cream and to dispose of these items. Straus Family Creamery has clarified that customers should refrain from returning the products to retail locations.
According to the FDA, the recall affects organic ice cream distributed across 17 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The specific products recalled include:
– Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (pint size) with best by dates of December 23, 2026, and December 28, 2026
– Strawberry Ice Cream (quart size) with a best by date of December 24, 2026
– Strawberry Ice Cream (pint size) with a best by date of December 25, 2026
– Cookie Dough Ice Cream (pint size) with a best by date of December 26, 2026
– Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream (quart size) with a best by date of December 27, 2026
– Mint Chip Ice Cream (pint size) with a best by date of December 30, 2026
For further details, including UPC numbers for the affected products, consumers are encouraged to visit the FDA’s website.
