Straus Family Creamery Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream Recall

Source: FDA · United States

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Straus Family Creamery is recalling Dutch Chocolate Organic Super Premium Ice Cream due to potential contamination with metal pieces.

What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by FDA on July 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Straus Family Creamery has initiated a voluntary recall of one ice cream product due to potential contamination with foreign objects (metal pieces).

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY Dutch Chocolate ORGANIC SUPER PREMIUM ICE CREAM ONE QUART (946mL), UPC: 784830100122. A total of 637.1665 cases (6 units/case) are affected. The product has a BEST BY date of 27 DEC 26. It was distributed in CA, CO, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, and WI.

What You Should Do

Consumers should not consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase or contact Straus Family Creamery for further instructions.

Why This Matters

The recalled ice cream may contain metal pieces, posing a potential injury risk.

Source

FDA recall number H-0896-2026 (Class II).

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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What is this FDA recall about?
Straus Family Creamery is recalling Dutch Chocolate Organic Super Premium Ice Cream due to potential contamination with metal pieces.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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