Straus Family Creamery has issued a voluntary recall of select flavors of its organic ice cream sold in New Jersey and Connecticut due to potential contamination with a foreign metal object.
Details of the Recall
The recall affects vanilla bean, strawberry, mint, cookie dough, and Dutch chocolate flavors in quart and pint sizes. The FDA is aware, and remaining products are being removed from retail shelves.
Distribution
Affected lots were sold in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Company Statement
“Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for Straus Family Creamery,” the company said. “This action is taken out of an abundance of caution, and appropriate corrective actions have been implemented.”
Customer Guidance
Consumers can request a voucher for a replacement product at their local retailer via the company website. Not all Straus ice cream is affected; only specific lots with certain best-by dates are included. No injuries have been reported to date.
