Metal Fragments Found in Organic Ice Cream Sold in Connecticut, FDA Warns Straus Family Creamery has issued a voluntary recall for certain flavors of organic ice cream distributed in Connecticut and 16 other states due to the potential presence of metal foreign material. The company announced the recall on Thursday, stating it is removing a limited number of production runs of select flavors and sizes from store shelves. The affected lots were shipped to 17 states, including Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been notified of the recall, and the company is working with retailers to remove the potentially impacted products. Straus Family Creamery emphasized that food safety and product quality remain its top priorities, noting the action was taken out of an abundance of caution. The company has implemented corrective measures to address the issue. No injuries related to the potential contamination have been reported. The recall does not apply to all Straus ice cream products. The following flavors and sizes are included in the recall: Vanilla Bean, pint – best-by dates of December 23, 2026, and December 28, 2026 Strawberry, quart – best-by date of December 24, 2026 Strawberry, pint – best-by date of December 25, 2026 Cookie Dough, pint – best-by date of December 26, 2026 Dutch Chocolate, quart – best-by date of December 27, 2026 Mint Chip, pint – best-by date of December 30, 2026 The best-by dates are printed on the bottom of the containers. Consumers are urged not to consume the recalled products and instead discard them. Returning the items to stores is discouraged. Customers who purchased the affected products can obtain a replacement voucher by completing a form on the company’s website at www.strausfamilycreamery.com/recall/#form.#fda #connecticut #shoprite #straus_family_creamery #whole_foods_markets
