Images: FDA / Straus Family Creamery
An organic California ice cream brand has recalled select flavors because of the potential presence of metal fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Here’s what to know about the recall from Straus Family Creamery:
Straus Creamery ice cream recall
Products recalled:
Not all Straus ice cream is included in the recall – only those with the following "best by" dates of these specific flavors and sizes:
- Ice Cream Vanilla Bean, Pint, 23-Dec-2026, UPC 7-84830-10030-6
- Ice Cream Vanilla Bean, Pint, 28-Dec-2026, UPC 7-84830-10030-6
- Ice Cream Strawberry, Quart, 24-Dec-2026, UPC 7-84830-10097-9
- Ice Cream Strawberry, Pint, 25-Dec-2026, UPC 7-84830-10095-5
- Ice Cream Cookie Dough, Pint, 26-Dec-2026, UPC 7-84830-10104-4
- Ice Cream Dutch Chocolate, Quart, 27-Dec-2026, UPC 7-84830-10012-2
- Ice Cream Mint Chip, Pint, 30-Dec-2026, UPC 7-84830-10050-4
The "best by" date can be found in black on the outside bottom of the container.
The ice cream comes in a paper cup with a seal and lid.
Reason for recall:
The ice creams above could be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal.
Sold at:
The product was distributed in several states, including:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Floida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Washington
- Wisconsin
The recall alert did not say which stores carry the brand of ice cream.
Why you should care:
The ice creams involved in the recall could contain metal objects, potentially causing harm if ingested.
No injuries have been reported, the FDA said.
What you can do:
If you have the recalled product, you’re urged to throw it away.
You can get a voucher for a replacement product from Straus Family Creamery here.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from the FDA and Straus Family Creamery.