Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Straus Family Creamery Various Ice Cream Products, pint and quart sizes recall: Presence of metal fragments

Recall published 6 months ago

Presence of metal fragments

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Foreign material — metal

The company found metal in the product, or a customer did. Either way the recall covers every pack from the runs listed, because contamination of this kind is rarely confined to one unit.

What the notice says: Presence of metal fragments

Why it matters: Pieces of metal may be inside the product. The risk here is physical rather than microbial: cuts to the mouth or throat, a broken tooth, or an injury further down if a fragment is swallowed.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If someone has swallowed a fragment and has mouth or throat pain, trouble swallowing, chest or stomach pain, vomiting, or blood in saliva or stool, they should be seen the same day. A fragment swallowed without symptoms usually passes on its own, but tell the clinician exactly what the product was: metal shows up clearly on an X-ray, so imaging can confirm whether anything is still there.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0893-2026, H-0894-2026, H-0895-2026, H-0896-2026, H-0897-2026
Published
May 14, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Straus Family Creamery
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
3,515 cases (8 units/case); QUART - 273.5 cases (6 units/case); PINT - 754 cases (8 units/case); 547.375 cases (8 units/case)
Distribution
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin
Lot / code info
BEST BY: 23 DEC 26; BEST BY: 28 DEC 26 — QUART - BEST BY: 24 DEC 26; PINT - BEST BY: 25 DEC 26 — BEST BY: 26 DEC 26 — BEST BY: 27 DEC 26 — BEST BY: 30 DEC 26
UPC codes
784830100306, 784830100979, 784830100955, 784830101044, 784830100122, 784830100504
Reports of harm
No injuries have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

Various Ice Cream Products, pint and quart sizes

What the company announced

May 14, 2026; Petaluma, CA ; — Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling a small number of production runs of select flavors and sizes of its Organic Ice Cream due to the potential presence of metal foreign material. Only the production runs (noted by the “best by” date on package) specified later in this release are impacted. These lots were distributed to retailers in seventeen states (AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI) and on shelves beginning May 4.

The FDA has been informed of this voluntary recall, and Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove the potentially affected products from shelves.

No injuries have been reported.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to discard the product . Consumers should not eat the recalled product, nor should they return it to the store. Consumers with questions or seeking support can contact Straus Family Creamery at [email protected] or 1-707-776-2887, Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. PT.

Those wishing to receive a voucher to redeem for a replacement product at their local retailer should visit https://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/recall/

Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for Straus Family Creamery. The company is taking this action out of an abundance of caution and has implemented appropriate corrective actions.

Recalled Product Information

Format: The Ice Cream comes in a paper cup with a seal and lid, in quart and pint sizes.

Product Name: Straus Family Creamery Organic Super Premium Ice Cream

Distribution Areas: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI

Not all Straus ice cream is impacted – the voluntary recall includes only these BEST BY dates of these specific flavors/sizes.

  • PRODUCT: Ice Cream Vanilla Bean · CONTAINER SIZE: Pint · BEST BY DATE: 23-Dec-2026 · UPC: 7-84830-10030-6
  • PRODUCT: 28-Dec-2026 · CONTAINER SIZE: 7-84830-10030-6
  • PRODUCT: Ice Cream Strawberry · CONTAINER SIZE: Quart · BEST BY DATE: 24-Dec-2026 · UPC: 7-84830-10097-9
  • PRODUCT: Ice Cream Strawberry · CONTAINER SIZE: Pint · BEST BY DATE: 25-Dec-2026 · UPC: 7-84830-10095-5
  • PRODUCT: Ice Cream Cookie Dough · CONTAINER SIZE: Pint · BEST BY DATE: 26-Dec-2026 · UPC: 7-84830-10104-4
  • PRODUCT: Ice Cream Dutch Chocolate · CONTAINER SIZE: Quart · BEST BY DATE: 27-Dec-2026 · UPC: 7-84830-10012-2
  • PRODUCT: Ice Cream Mint Chip · CONTAINER SIZE: Pint · BEST BY DATE: 30-Dec-2026 · UPC: 7-84830-10050-4

Consumers can find the BEST BY date printed in black on the outside bottom of the container:

About Straus Family Creamery

Based in Northern California, Straus Family Creamery has produced certified organic dairy products since 1994. The company crafts organic milk, cream, yogurt, butter, and ice cream using milk supplied by family farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties. Straus Family Creamery is committed to supporting organic family farming and environmental sustainability. Learn more at www.StrausFamilyCreamery.com .

Contact: Postcard Communications | Olga Katsnelson | [email protected]

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 17 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 784830100306
  • 784830100979
  • 784830100955
  • 784830101044
  • 784830100122
  • 784830100504

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 23-Dec-2026
  • 24-Dec-2026
  • 25-Dec-2026
  • 26-Dec-2026
  • 27-Dec-2026
  • 30-Dec-2026
  • 23 DEC 26
  • 24 DEC 26

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 28-Dec-2026

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 473 mL
  • 946 mL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Metal pieces

Straus Family Creamery — The company found metal in the product, or a customer did. Either way the recall covers every pack from the runs listed, because contamination of this kind is rarely confined to one unit.

  1. Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.
  2. If someone has already bitten into something hard, have them stop, spit out what is in their mouth and rinse rather than swallow.
  3. Keep the pack if you can. If anyone was hurt, the fragment and the packaging together are the evidence that matters.
  4. Return it to the store or bin it sealed, and claim the refund using the lot code from the label.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to discard the product .

Company contact: Straus Family Creamery — Consumers: Straus Family Creamery, 1-707-776-2887, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Straus Family Creamery dairy recalled?

Presence of metal fragments Presence of metal fragments

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 784830100306, 784830100979, 784830100955; best-by date 23-Dec-2026 or 24-Dec-2026; model number 28-Dec-2026. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to discard the product .

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon and others.

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