A popular organic ice cream brand has been recalled across 17 states following concerns that its products may contain metal fragments. Straus Family Creamery, based in California, issued the recall on Thursday for select flavors of its organic ice cream due to the potential presence of metal foreign material, according to a company notice.
Affected Flavors and States
The recall includes six flavors: Dutch Chocolate, Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Cookie Dough, and Mint Chip, sold in pint and quart sizes. The affected states are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Product Details
The specific products recalled are:
- Pint-sized Vanilla Bean with best by dates of December 23, 2026, and December 28, 2026
- Quart-sized Strawberry with a best by date of December 24, 2026
- Pint-sized Strawberry with a best by date of December 25, 2026
- Pint-sized Cookie Dough with a best by date of December 26, 2026
- Quart-sized Dutch Chocolate with a best by date of December 27, 2026
- Pint-sized Mint Chip with a best by date of December 30, 2026
Company Response
No injuries have been reported as of Thursday. The company stated, "Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for Straus Family Creamery. The company is taking this action out of an abundance of caution and has implemented appropriate corrective actions." Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove any potentially impacted products from shelves.
Consumer Advice
Consumers who purchased any of the recalled ice cream are urged not to eat it and to dispose of it immediately. The company is offering affected customers a voucher for a replacement ice cream tub at their local store, which can be obtained through a form on the company's website. The Independent has contacted Straus Family Creamery for further comment.
