Straus Family Creamery, a California-based ice cream brand, has issued a recall for select organic ice cream products across more than a dozen states due to concerns that the cartons may contain sharp metal fragments, posing a risk of injury.
Recall Details
The recall affects six varieties of Organic Ice Cream in pint and quart sizes, with best-by dates ranging from December 23, 2026, to December 30, 2026. The flavors include vanilla bean, strawberry, cookie dough, Dutch chocolate, and mint chip. The products were available for purchase starting May 4 in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Company Response
No injuries have been reported in connection with the recall. The company stated it is taking this action out of an abundance of caution and has implemented appropriate corrective measures. Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove the affected products from shelves and will provide vouchers for free replacement products.
FDA Advisory
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers who have purchased the recalled ice cream to discard it immediately. The metal fragments could cause choking, cuts to the mouth, throat, stomach, or intestines, and potential internal injuries or bleeding. In severe cases, intestinal blockage may occur.
Context of Similar Recalls
It is not yet known how the metal fragments entered the ice cream, but previous similar incidents have been attributed to manufacturing equipment malfunctions. In February, a nationwide recall of rice and ramen products was issued due to glass shards. Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. expanded that recall to include nearly 37 million pounds of products sold under brands like Kroger and Trader Joe’s, after at least four customers reported finding glass fragments. The USDA classified that recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
