Ice cream urgently recalled over potential 'metal foreign material'

A popular American dairy brand is recalling pints of its organic ice cream due to possible contamination, with 17 states impacted by the voluntary move.

Last week (14 May), California-based company, Straus Family Creamery, announced it was working with retailers to remove a ‘small number’ of its Organic Super Premium Ice Cream from the frozen section due to the ‘potential presence of metal foreign material’.

“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 said in a press release.

The impacted lots were sold from 4 May across various, unnamed retailers in 17 states, the business noted.

These were: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

Products impacted by the recall

Only the listed Straus Family Creamery products with the Best By Dates are impacted by the recall (Straus Family Creamery/FDA)

• Pint of Vanilla Bean flavour with the UPC: 7-84830-100030-6. Best By Date: 23 December 2026.
• Quater pint of Strawberry flavour with the UPC: 7-84830-10097-9. Best By Date: 24 December 2026.
• Pint of Strawberry flavour with the UPC: 7-84830-10095-5. Best By Date: 25 December 2026.
• Pint of Cookie Dough flavour with the UPC: 7-84830-10104-4. Best By Date: 26 December 2026.
• Quarter pint of Dutch Chocolate flavour. UPC: 7-84830-10012-2. Best By Date: 27 December 2026.
• Pint of Mint Chop flavour with the UPC: 7-84830-10050-4. Best By Date: 30 December 2026.

You can find Best By Dates undrneath the pint lids, or on the underside of the quarter pint pots.

Best By Dates are listed under the lid or on the product's underside (Straus Family Creamery)

Recall product advice and refund information

FDA agents have been ‘informed’ of the voluntary recall, with Straus Family Creamery working on removing any and all ‘potentially affected products from shelves’.

No injuries or illnesses related to consuming the organic dairy product have been reported to the FDA, the business stated.

Only the listed ice cream flavours and Best By Dates are part of the voluntary recall. Other Straus Family Creamery products are considered safe for consumption.

Anyone who has purchased one of the potentially affected lots is advised to not consume the product and discard it immediatley.

Unlike most voluntary recall notices, Straus Family Creamer does not reccomend returning ice cream pots to the place of purchase.

Instead, the team will offer impacted customers a voucher for a replacement product.

To cash in, you need to fill out an online reimbursement form, which you can access here.

Consumers with questions or seeking support can contact Straus Family Creamery at [email protected] or 1-707-776-2887, Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. PT.