FDA Warns Consumers After Ice Cream Recall Affects Multiple States
A routine scoop of organic ice cream has become a label-checking exercise for shoppers in 17 states after Straus Family Creamery voluntarily recalled select Organic Super Premium Ice Cream products over the possible presence of metal fragments. The FDA posted the company’s announcement on May 15, 2026.
Vanilla Bean Pint Pulled From Shelves
One of the recalled products is Straus Organic Super Premium Vanilla Bean Ice Cream in pint containers. The affected product carries UPC 7-84830-10030-6 and best-by dates ranging from December 23 through December 30, 2026. Consumers are being told not to eat the product even if the container appears unopened or normal from the outside.
Strawberry Ice Cream Included In Recall
Straus also recalled both pint and quart versions of its Organic Super Premium Strawberry Ice Cream. The affected pint UPC is 7-84830-10070-2, while the quart UPC is 7-84830-20070-9. The company said these lots may contain foreign metal material introduced during production.
Cookie Dough Flavor Among Affected Products
The recall additionally covers Organic Super Premium Cookie Dough Ice Cream pints with UPC 7-84830-10104-4. Cookie Dough is one of the creamery’s more recognizable flavors, increasing the likelihood that affected products may still be stored in household freezers weeks after purchase.
Dutch Chocolate Quart Also Recalled
Consumers who purchased Straus Organic Super Premium Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream in quart containers are also urged to carefully verify the labels. The recalled quart product carries UPC 7-84830-20101-0 and shares the same December 2026 best-by window identified in the FDA notice.
Mint Chip Pint Added To FDA Warning
Organic Super Premium Mint Chip Ice Cream pints are also part of the recall. The affected containers carry UPC 7-84830-10044-3. Straus Family Creamery said the recall was initiated out of caution after discovering the possibility of metal contamination in specific production lots.
The States Where Products Were Distributed
The recalled ice cream products were distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Distribution began around May 4, 2026, meaning some containers may still be circulating in homes and smaller retailers.
Why Metal Fragment Recalls Raise Concern
Food recalls involving metal fragments are taken seriously because hard foreign objects can cause dental damage, cuts in the mouth, choking hazards, or gastrointestinal injury. The FDA notice stated that no injuries had been reported at the time the recall was announced, but consumers were still advised not to consume the products.
What Consumers Are Being Asked To Do
Rather than returning the products to stores, Straus instructed customers to discard affected containers and contact the company directly for replacement vouchers or additional assistance. The company also said retailers were notified and affected products were being removed from shelves as quickly as possible.
What This Recall Shows About Modern Food Distribution
Even a limited production issue can quickly become a multi-state consumer warning because refrigerated food distribution networks move products rapidly across regional grocery systems. For consumers, that means recall notices increasingly require checking UPCs, dates, and flavors at home, not just paying attention while shopping.
