Straus Family Creamery has voluntarily recalled several organic ice cream products sold in 17 states after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said some lots may contain metal fragments. The recall, announced May 16, affects quarter- and pint-size containers that were available in stores beginning May 4.
The affected helado was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The FDA said no injuries had been reported at the time of the report, but it urged consumers to throw away any recalled product immediately and not take it back to the store.
The products can be identified by the best by dates printed on the bottom of the containers. Straus said the recall covers several flavors and sizes, all in cardboard containers with lids and seals, and it said consumers seeking a replacement coupon can request one through the company website. The company also listed [email protected] and 1-707-776-2887 as contact options, with the telephone line open Monday through Friday from 09:30 to 17:00 Pacific time.
The recall was voluntary and tied to possible metal fragments in the production line, according to the FDA. It was limited to specific flavors and dates, and no other Straus Family Creamery products were involved. That narrow scope matters because it means shoppers who bought other items from the brand are not part of the recall.
For consumers who have the affected containers, the instruction is simple and immediate: do not eat them, do not return them, and look for the date printed on the bottom before deciding whether the product is included. The recall leaves a familiar grocery item under scrutiny, but the company’s message is equally direct — if it is one of the listed lots, it should be discarded now.
