Straus Family Creamery, a Petaluma, California-based organic dairy brand, has voluntarily pulled select flavors of its Organic Ice Cream from store shelves across 17 states after discovering a risk of metal fragment contamination in specific production runs.
The company announced the recall on May 14, 2026, citing the potential presence of foreign metal material in a limited number of cartons. The affected products — sold in both pint and quart sizes — hit store shelves beginning May 4. The company says it is “taking this action out of an abundance of caution and has implemented appropriate corrective actions.”
Six products across five flavors are included in the recall: vanilla bean, strawberry, cookie dough, Dutch chocolate, and mint chip. Affected cartons can be identified by their “best by” dates, ranging from December 23 through December 30, 2026, printed in black on the outside bottom of each container.
The recall impacts consumers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The FDA has been notified and is urging anyone who purchased the affected products to discard them immediately. No injuries have been reported.
Straus says it is working with retailers to remove recalled cartons from shelves and will issue product vouchers to affected customers. The company is not offering cash refunds.
Metal contamination in food products is not uncommon and typically results from manufacturing equipment malfunctions. In April 2025, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises recalled more than 17,800 cartons of ice cream and frozen yogurt across multiple brands over the potential presence of plastic pieces. That recall was classified as a Class II event by the FDA, indicating a risk of temporary or reversible health consequences.
Metal fragments in food can pose serious hazards, including cuts to the mouth, throat, and digestive tract, and — depending on fragment size — the risk of internal injury, bleeding, or intestinal blockage.
Consumers can find a full list of recalled UPC codes and voucher information at strausfamilycreamery.com/recall or on the FDA’s official recall page.
