Straus Creamery Ice Cream Recall: What You Need to Know Right Now

FDA Flags Metal Fragments in Popular Organic Flavors Sold Across 17 States

May 16, 2026 — Straus Family Creamery has voluntarily recalled a limited number of production runs of its Organic Super Premium Ice Cream due to the potential presence of metal foreign material. The announcement has rattled loyal fans of the beloved Northern California brand — and food safety experts say consumers should act fast.

Which Products Are Affected?

The recall impacts select pint and quart containers of vanilla bean, strawberry, cookie ddough, Dutch chocolate, and mint chip ice cream, distributed to retailers across 17 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The affected products began appearing on store shelves on May 4, and the company says the recall applies only to certain production runs identified by "best by" dates ranging from December 23, 2026 through December 30, 2026. The best-by date is printed in black on the outside bottom of every container.

Has Anyone Been Hurt?

No injuries have been reported. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to discard it immediately and are advised not to return it to the store.

Why This Recall Matters

The growing attention around this recall comes as food safety concerns continue to dominate headlines nationwide — especially when contamination risks involve products marketed as premium organic foods. Straus has long built its reputation on clean-label, sustainably sourced dairy, making this incident particularly surprising to its consumer base.

What Should You Do Now?

If you purchased Straus ice cream at any retail location in those 17 states between May 4 and now, check the bottom of your container for the best-by date. If the date matches any of the specific dates on the recall list, discard the product and visit strausfamilycreamery.com/recall to request a replacement voucher.

The Bottom Line

This is a targeted, voluntary recall — not a brand-wide crisis. The FDA has been informed, and Straus Family Creamery is actively working with retailers to remove the potentially affected products from shelves. If your Straus ice cream doesn't match the specific flavors and best-by dates listed, it is not part of this recall.

When in doubt, check before you scoop.