Straus Family Creamery, based in California, announced a recall of several of its popular ice cream products from markets in more than 12 US states, due to the possibility that some may be contaminated with dangerous metal fragments.
The company announced the withdrawal of several specific flavors and sizes of its organic products, after suspicions arose regarding the possible presence of foreign metallic materials inside some of the packages.
She confirmed that no injuries related to the recalled products have been recorded so far, noting that she took this measure "out of extreme caution" and that she implemented the necessary corrective measures.
The company is working in coordination with retailers to remove the affected products from shelves, and has announced that it will offer vouchers to consumers to replace the affected products with free alternatives.
For its part, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged consumers who purchased these products to dispose of them and not consume them.
The recall includes six ice cream products in different flavors, in half-liter and liter sizes, with expiry dates ranging from December 23 to 30, 2026. They were launched on May 4 in several states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The withdrawn flavors include: vanilla, strawberry, cookie dough, Dutch chocolate and mint flakes.
The reason why metal fragments ended up in the products is still unknown, but such incidents are often linked to malfunctions in manufacturing equipment.
Metal fragments pose a direct health risk, as they may cause suffocation or injuries to the mouth, throat, and digestive system. In some cases, they may lead to bleeding or internal injuries, and may even cause intestinal obstruction, depending on the size of the fragments.
