Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments

Straus Family Creamery has issued a voluntary recall of various organic ice cream flavors and sizes in 17 states due to concerns about potential metal fragments in the products, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA confirmed that no injuries have been reported as a result of this issue.

The affected products were sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. These items were available for purchase starting on May 4th.

The recall is based on best-by dates printed on the bottom of the containers. The recalled products include Vanilla Bean pints with best-by dates of Dec. 23 and 28, 2026, Strawberry pints with a Dec. 25, 2026 best-by date, Strawberry quarts with a Dec. 24, 2026 best-by date, Cookie Dough pints with a Dec. 26, 2026 best-by date, Dutch Chocolate quarts with a Dec. 27, 2026 best-by date, and Mint Chip quarts with a Dec. 30, 2026 best-by date.

Straus Family Creamery is collaborating with retailers to remove the affected products from shelves. Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled items are advised to dispose of them. While the company will not offer refunds, they will provide vouchers to interested customers for the purchase of another carton. Details on how to obtain a voucher can be found on the company’s website.

On their recall page, Straus emphasized that food safety and product quality are their top priorities. The company is committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of their customers.

This article was edited by Mark Osborne.

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