In a recent development, Straus Family Creamery has initiated a voluntary recall of several of its organic ice cream flavors and sizes distributed across 17 states. The recall, announced by the Food and Drug Administration, is due to concerns over potential metal fragments present in the products. More details can be found on the FDA’s website.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries associated with this issue, as confirmed by the FDA.
The recall impacts ice cream products sold in states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The items in question have been available in stores since May 4, according to the FDA.
Consumers can identify the recalled products by checking the best-by dates, which are printed on the bottom of each container.
Straus Family Creamery is actively collaborating with retailers to ensure the removal of these items from their shelves. Customers who have purchased the affected ice cream are advised to discard the product.
While Straus Family Creamery will not be providing refunds, they are offering vouchers for customers interested in replacing their purchase. Details on obtaining these vouchers are available on the company’s website.
The affected products can be determined by their best-by dates, the FDA said. Best-by dates are printed on the bottom of the container. The recalled products include:
- Vanilla bean pints with best-by dates of Dec. 23 and 28, 2026, with the manufacturing code 7-84830-10030-6.
- Strawberry pints with a Dec. 25, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10095-5.
- Strawberry quarts with a Dec. 24, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10097-9.
- Cookie dough pints with a Dec. 26, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10104-4.
- Dutch chocolate quarts with a Dec. 27, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10012-2.
- Mint chip quarts with a Dec. 30, 2026, best-by date and the manufacturing code 7-84830-10050-4.
Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove the affected products from shelves, the FDA said. Anyone who has purchased an affected container should dispose of the product.
Straus said it would not offer refunds, but would issue vouchers to interested customers so they can buy another carton. Voucher information is available on the company’s website.
“Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for Straus,” the company said on the recall page.
