Straus Family Creamery Issues Voluntary Recall for Select Ice Cream Products
Consumers in 17 states are being urged to check their freezers after Straus Family Creamery announced a voluntary recall of several Organic Super Premium Ice Cream products due to the possible presence of metal fragments.
The recall was published through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and affects specific production batches identified by “best by” dates printed on the bottom of the containers. Company officials said no injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products.
The affected ice cream varieties were distributed to retailers across Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
According to the company, the products first appeared on store shelves beginning May 4.
Which Ice Cream Products Are Included in the Recall?
The recall applies only to certain production runs of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream. Consumers can identify affected products by checking the flavor, container size, UPC code and best-by date.
Recalled Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
The recall includes Vanilla Bean Ice Cream sold in pint containers with the following details:
- UPC: 7-84830-10030-6
- Best-by dates: Dec. 23, 2026, and Dec. 28, 2026
Recalled Strawberry Ice Cream
Two Strawberry Ice Cream products are also included in the recall:
Strawberry Ice Cream Quart
- UPC: 7-84830-10097-9
- Best-by date: Dec. 24, 2026
Strawberry Ice Cream Pint
- UPC: 7-84830-10095-5
- Best-by date: Dec. 25, 2026
The company emphasized that only these specific lots are affected, not all Straus Family Creamery products currently on store shelves.
Why the Products Were Recalled
The recall was initiated after concerns that the ice cream products could contain foreign metal material, a type of contamination that can pose potential safety risks if consumed.
Food recalls involving foreign objects are not uncommon in the U.S. food industry and can occur during manufacturing or packaging processes when machinery components become damaged or fragmented. Metal contamination recalls are typically classified as precautionary measures intended to prevent injuries before any incidents are reported.
The FDA continues to monitor recalls involving food safety hazards ranging from bacterial contamination to undeclared allergens and foreign materials.
What Consumers Should Do
Customers who purchased the affected ice cream products are advised not to consume them. Straus Family Creamery said consumers should discard the recalled products immediately.
The company is also offering replacement vouchers for affected items. Consumers can verify product details by checking the UPC codes and best-by dates printed on the packaging.
Food safety experts generally recommend that consumers avoid tasting recalled products, even if the packaging appears undamaged.
Organic Food Market Faces Increased Scrutiny
The recall comes as demand for organic and premium dairy products continues to grow across the United States, particularly in states such as California, Texas and Florida where specialty grocery sales remain strong.
Straus Family Creamery, known for its organic dairy products and sustainable farming practices, distributes its products through supermarkets, natural food retailers and regional grocery chains across the country.
While no injuries have been linked to the recall, the incident highlights the increasing attention food manufacturers face regarding product safety and quality control standards in the competitive U.S. grocery market.
Bottom Line
Consumers in 17 states should review their freezer contents and check for the recalled Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream products identified by specific UPC codes and best-by dates. Although no injuries have been reported, the company and federal regulators are advising customers to dispose of the affected products as a precaution.
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