Organic ice cream fans across 17 states are urged to check their freezers. Straus Family Creamery, a well-known Northern California dairy, has initiated a voluntary recall of five of its organic ice cream flavors, citing concerns over potential metal fragments. The move comes after the discovery of damaged equipment that could have introduced foreign material into the products.

The recall was announced by the company on May 14, 2026, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reporting on the action the following day, May 15, 2026. This recall affects specific production runs of Straus's Organic Super Premium Ice Cream. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products as of the announcement.

Consumers holding specific pint and quart sizes of Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Cookie Dough, Dutch Chocolate, and Mint Chip ice cream should be aware. The affected Vanilla Bean pints carry best-by dates of December 23, 2026, and December 28, 2026 (UPC 7-84830-10030-6). Strawberry quarts with a best-by date of December 24, 2026 (UPC 7-84830-10097-9), and Strawberry pints with a December 25, 2026, best-by date (UPC 7-84830-10095-5) are also part of the recall. Additionally, Cookie Dough pints dated December 26, 2026 (UPC 7-84830-10104-4), Dutch Chocolate quarts dated December 27, 2026 (UPC 7-84830-10012-2), and Mint Chip pints with a best-by date of December 30, 2026 (UPC 7-84830-10050-4) are included. The