Consumers across the United States are being urged to check their freezers after Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream recalled selected Outshine Fruit Bars because the products may contain pieces of glass. The voluntary recall, announced August 16, 2026, involves five popular flavors distributed to grocery stores and retailers nationwide.
The affected varieties are Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry. They were sold as six-count packages containing 2.5-ounce frozen fruit bars. Dreyer’s said no injuries had been reported when the recall was announced, and no other Outshine products or flavors are included.
Because the action is limited to particular production lots, shoppers should not discard every box carrying one of the five flavor names. The key is to compare the package information, including the lot code, UPC and best-by date, with the recall details supplied by the manufacturer.
Which Outshine Fruit Bar flavors are affected?
- Strawberry Fruit Bars
- Watermelon Fruit Bars
- Grape Fruit Bars
- Tangerine Fruit Bars
- Black Cherry Fruit Bars
The recalled products have best-by dates that extend from June through November 2027, depending on the flavor and production lot. That long shelf life is especially important for frozen products because a box purchased weeks or months earlier may still be stored at home when a recall is announced.
Distribution was nationwide. In Illinois, NBC Chicago reported that Outshine Fruit Bars are commonly sold by retailers including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Dollar General and Jewel-Osco. Consumers in other states should check their freezers as well because the recalled lots were shipped across the country.
This is a foreign-material recall rather than a bacterial contamination event. A similar issue prompted a MorningStar Farms frozen food recall over possible plastic fragments, where only specified products and production dates were affected.
Why possible glass contamination needs careful attention
Glass in food creates a physical hazard. Depending on the size and shape of a fragment, it could cause cuts or damage to the teeth, mouth or throat, and swallowing sharp material may lead to more serious injury.
Consumers should not rely on appearance alone. Small pieces of foreign material may be difficult to see, particularly in a frozen product. That is why checking package identifiers is more reliable than visually inspecting a bar and assuming it is safe.
Dreyer’s has not publicly reported injuries linked to the recalled Outshine bars. The company also did not identify other Outshine varieties as affected. This targeted approach is common when manufacturers can trace a potential problem to specific production runs rather than an entire brand.
Foreign-object recalls can involve different materials but require similar attention to package details. In another case, more than 160,000 pounds of frozen snacks were involved in a Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers recall over possible metal contamination.
How to check a box already in your freezer
Start with the flavor and package format. The current Outshine recall concerns selected six-count packages of 2.5-ounce bars in the five listed flavors. Next, compare the UPC, lot code and best-by date on the carton with the manufacturer’s recall information.
A matching flavor by itself does not confirm that a box is recalled. Production codes matter because identical-looking packages may have been made on different dates. Consumers should keep the carton until they have finished checking those details.
For broader recall monitoring, the FDA recalls and safety alerts database provides current federal recall information. The FDA notes that not every recall is represented by a press release on that page, so manufacturer notices can remain important for newly announced actions.
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What consumers should do with recalled Outshine bars
Anyone who confirms that a package matches the recalled product information should not eat the fruit bars. Dreyer’s advises consumers to either dispose of the affected product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
No injuries had been reported as of the latest available announcement, but anyone who believes they were hurt after consuming an affected product should seek appropriate medical advice. Consumers with product questions can contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream at dreyers@casupport.com.
The most useful action is a precise package check rather than clearing every Outshine product from the freezer. The recall remains limited to identified lots of Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry bars, while other Outshine products are not included.
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