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Some organic ice cream products sold in 17 states are being recalled because they may contain metal particles.
Strauss Family Creamery announced it is voluntarily recalling certain flavors and sizes of its Organic Super Premium Ice Cream due to the possible presence of foreign metal substances, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website.
The company said only specific manufacturing processes identified by “best before” dates are affected. No injuries were reported.
The recalled ice cream products were distributed to retailers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The products started appearing in stores from May 4th.
Here’s what you need to know about the Strauss Family Creamery ice cream recall.
What ice cream products are affected by the recall?
Recalled Strauss Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream products can be identified by flavor, container size, UPC, and expiration date printed on the bottom of the container. Affected products include vanilla bean ice cream in pint containers with expiration dates of December 23, 2026 and December 28, 2026, both UPC 7-84830-10030-6.
Also included in the recall are Strawberry Ice Cream in Quart Containers with a best before date of December 24, 2026, UPC 7-84830-10097-9, and Strawberry Ice Cream in Pint Containers with a best before date of December 25, 2026, UPC 7-84830-10095-5.
The recall also affects:
- Cookie Dough Ice Cream in Pint Containers, Best Before Date December 26, 2026, UPC 7-84830-10104-4
- Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream in Quart Container, Best Before Date December 27, 2026, UPC 7-84830-10012-2
- Mint Chip Ice Cream in Pint Containers, Best Before Date December 30, 2026, UPC 7-84830-10050-4
Other Straus Family Creamery products are not included in the recall.
What to do if you purchase recalled ice cream
Consumers are urged not to eat the recalled ice cream and to throw it away immediately.
Strauss Family Creamery said consumers should not return products to stores. Customers seeking replacement vouchers can visit the company’s recall website.
Consumers with questions may contact Straus Family Creamery at 707-776-2887 Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT or email support@strausmilk.com.
Founded in 1994, Strauss Family Creamery produces certified organic dairy products using milk from family-owned farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties, California.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or on Twitter @athompsonUSAT.
