The FDA Straus Creamery ice cream recall is now alarming consumers across the country. Straus Family Creamery, the Northern California-based organic dairy brand, has voluntarily pulled select flavors of its Organic Super Premium Ice Cream from shelves in 17 states after discovering a risk of organic ice cream metal contamination in specific production runs.
What Triggered the Straus Creamery Ice Cream Recall
On May 14, 2026, Straus Family Creamery issued a voluntary recall of a small number of production runs of select flavors and sizes of its Organic Ice Cream due to the potential presence of metal foreign material.
The Petaluma, California-based creamery voluntarily recalled a limited number of production runs after discovering the potential presence of foreign metal material, with the FDA publishing the official recall notice the following Friday. The company says it acted out of an abundance of caution and has already put corrective measures in place.
Which Flavors and Sizes Are Affected by the Organic Ice Cream Metal Contamination
Straus Family Creamery announced a recall of five flavors of its organic ice cream — cookie dough, Dutch chocolate, mint chip, strawberry, and vanilla bean — because the product may contain metal pieces.
The recall impacts certain pint and quart sized containers, specifically: Vanilla Bean pints with best-by dates of Dec. 23 and Dec. 28, 2026; Strawberry in quart and pint containers with best-by dates of Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, 2026 respectively; Cookie Dough pints with a best-by date of Dec. 26, 2026; Dutch Chocolate quarts with a best-by date of Dec. 27, 2026; and Mint Chip pints with a best-by date of Dec. 30, 2026.
The best-by date is the only reliable identifier for affected products. The date is printed in black on the outside bottom of the container.
States Covered Under the FDA Straus Ice Cream Recall
The recall affects products sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The affected lots were distributed to retailers in these seventeen states and appeared on shelves beginning May 4, 2026. Shoppers in all 17 states are urged to check their freezers immediately for any matching products.
What Consumers Should Do Right Now
Consumers who purchased the recalled ice cream should discard it and not eat it. Do not attempt to inspect the product visually for metal fragments before making that decision.
Even if consumers look carefully at the ice cream in the container, it is possible that the metal pieces would not be visible if present, according to a food safety director at Consumer Reports. The safest action is immediate disposal.
Straus said it would not offer refunds, but would issue vouchers to interested customers so they can buy another carton. Consumers seeking a replacement voucher must submit a form along with two photos — one of the front of the carton and one of the best-by date on the bottom.
No Injuries Reported, Company Outlines Next Steps
No injuries have been reported in connection with this voluntary recall. The FDA has been informed, and Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove the potentially affected products from shelves.
Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for the company, and appropriate corrective actions have already been implemented. This FDA Straus ice cream recall does not cover the brand's full product line — only the specific flavors, sizes, and best-by dates listed above are subject to the organic ice cream metal contamination concern.
How to Contact Straus Family Creamery
Consumers with questions can contact Straus Family Creamery at [email protected] or 1-707-776-2887, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Those seeking a voucher should visit the company's dedicated recall page for instructions on submitting the required form and photos.
