The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Straus Family Creamery is recalling a selection of organic ice cream flavors sold in 17 states due to potential metal fragments in the products. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
The recall affects products available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. These items appeared on store shelves beginning May 4, 2026.
The affected ice cream can be identified by checking the best-by dates printed on the container’s bottom, according to the FDA. The specific products under recall are:
- Vanilla bean pints with best-by dates of Dec. 23 and 28, 2026, and manufacturing code 7-84830-10030-6.
- Strawberry pints with a best-by date of Dec. 25, 2026, and manufacturing code 7-84830-10095-5.
- Strawberry quarts with a best-by date of Dec. 24, 2026, and manufacturing code 7-84830-10097-9.
- Cookie dough pints with a best-by date of Dec. 26, 2026, and manufacturing code 7-84830-10104-4.
- Dutch chocolate quarts with a best-by date of Dec. 27, 2026, and manufacturing code 7-84830-10012-2.
- Mint chip quarts with a best-by date of Dec. 30, 2026, and manufacturing code 7-84830-10050-4.
Straus Family Creamery is collaborating with retailers to ensure that the affected products are removed from shelves. Consumers who purchased these items should dispose of them immediately. While Straus will not provide refunds, they will offer vouchers that can be used to purchase another carton. More information on acquiring these vouchers can be found on the company’s website.
“Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for Straus,” stated the company on their recall page.