FDA Issues Nationwide Recall of Straus Family Creamery Ice Cream Over Metal Fragment Risk

A voluntary recall of Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream is prompting shoppers in 17 U.S. states to check their freezers after a possible metal fragment contamination risk was identified in select production runs.

The recall affects only certain pint and quart containers of Straus Family Creamery ice cream, not the brand’s full product line. The affected products were distributed to retailers beginning May 4, 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notice.

Straus Family Creamery, a Northern California-based organic dairy company, initiated the recall after the potential presence of foreign metal material was discovered. The company said no injuries had been reported at the time of the notice, but consumers are being told not to eat any recalled product.

The recalled ice cream was shipped to retailers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

Straus Family Creamery ice cream recall: products, dates and UPCs

Consumers should look at the flavor, container size, UPC and “best by” date before deciding whether a product is part of the recall. The best-by date is printed in black on the outside bottom of the container.

The recall covers Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Cookie Dough, Dutch Chocolate and Mint Chip flavors. While some headlines describe the recall broadly, shoppers should know that the issue is tied to specific production runs, not every Straus Family Creamery ice cream container.

That distinction matters because many consumers may have the same brand or flavor in their freezer but with a different date or UPC. A product should be treated as recalled only if the details match the affected items listed by the company and FDA.

What consumers should do now

Anyone who finds a recalled container should not eat it. Straus Family Creamery and the FDA are advising consumers to discard the affected ice cream rather than return it to the store.

Customers seeking a replacement can request a voucher through the Straus Family Creamery recall page. The company says consumers with multiple affected manufacturing codes may need to submit separate reimbursement requests for each impacted code.

Consumers with questions can contact Straus Family Creamery at support@strausmilk.com or call 1-707-776-2887 from Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Metal fragment recalls are taken seriously because foreign objects in food can create injury risks, including cuts to the mouth or throat, dental damage, choking concerns or other internal injuries. Even when no injuries are reported, recalls are often issued quickly to keep potentially unsafe products from being eaten after they have already reached homes.

The company said it is working with retailers to remove the potentially affected products from shelves and has informed the FDA of the voluntary recall. It also said food safety and product quality remain top priorities and that corrective actions are being implemented.

For families, the most practical step is to check frozen items before serving them. Ice cream can remain in a household freezer for months, so recalled products may stay in homes long after stores have removed them from display cases.

This recall follows several recent food safety alerts involving grocery and snack products. Swikblog has also reported on FDA-linked recalls involving Ghirardelli, Zapp’s and Giant Eagle products pulled over possible salmonella contamination, as well as other consumer food recall warnings.

Food recalls can sound alarming, but the safest response is usually straightforward: identify the exact product, check the date and UPC, follow the recall instructions and avoid consuming anything that matches the affected lot. In this case, the recall is limited, but the distribution footprint is wide enough that shoppers in all 17 listed states should take a moment to inspect their freezer.

Consumers who believe they may have been harmed after eating a recalled product should contact a healthcare provider. Product complaints or adverse events can also be reported through FDA consumer safety channels.

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