Straus Family Creamery, a producer of organic ice cream, has announced a voluntary recall of select ice cream flavors distributed to retailers across 17 states due to the potential presence of metal fragments, according to a company press release.
Details of the Recall
The company initiated the recall last week, targeting a limited number of production runs of five flavors: vanilla bean, strawberry, cookie dough, Dutch chocolate, and mint chip. Customers can check if their purchase is affected by examining the "best by" dates printed on the bottom of pint or quart containers. The specific dates are listed on the company's website.
The recalled products have been available on store shelves since May 4. Straus Family Creamery stated that no injuries have been reported and that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified. The company did not immediately respond to inquiries about the total number of products impacted.
States Affected
The ice cream was distributed to the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Cause and Response
According to the company website, the potential contamination involves stainless steel fragments originating from a damaged piece of equipment. Production has been paused to allow for a complete overhaul of the production line to repair the equipment and eliminate the source of potential contamination. The company emphasized that production will resume only after thorough review and confirmation of corrections.
At the time of the announcement, no metal fragments had been reported in the ice cream. Straus Family Creamery advises customers who have purchased recalled products to discard them immediately. Those affected can visit the company's website to request a voucher or redeem a replacement at their local retailer.
