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Straus Creamery Recalls Ice Cream Over Metal Fragments

5/17/2026

Summary

Straus Recall

Straus Family Creamery recalled its ice cream on May 14, 2026 after an FDA notice on May 15, 2026 because it may contain metal fragments.
The recall covers pint and quart Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Cookie Dough, Dutch Chocolate and Mint Chip sold in 17 states with best-by dates Dec. 23-30, 2026.
Consumers should discard the ice cream, not return it, and can obtain a replacement voucher online.
No injuries have been reported.

Summary

Straus Voluntary Recall

Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers in the 17 affected states to pull the recalled ice cream from stores.
The company provides a recall webpage at www.strausfamilycreamery.com/recall where consumers can request replacement vouchers.
Customers may contact Straus Family Creamery by email at support@strausmilk.com or phone 1-707-776-2887 during business hours.
Straus says the voluntary recall, initiated without an FDA order, requires consumers to discard the product rather than return it.

Summary

Straus Metal Recall

The FDA labels metal fragments in food as a physical hazard that mandates a recall.
Straus Family Creamery found the contamination through internal testing and voluntarily recalled its products before any injuries.
The company says corrective steps are in place, has not disclosed the equipment involved, and notes that metal shards can cut the mouth, throat or gut, threatening its three-decade-old premium organic ice-cream brand founded in 1994 in Petaluma.

History

Historical Context

In January 2006 Cadbury Schweppes discovered Salmonella contamination, prompting the UK Food Standards Agency to order a recall of over one million Dairy Milk bars and later a £1 million fine; the episode spurred tighter food-safety oversight and investment in advanced metal-detector systems, a trend that continues to shape dairy-product recalls today.

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Straus Recall

Straus Family Creamery recalled its ice cream on May 14, 2026 after an FDA notice on May 15, 2026 because it may contain metal fragments.
The recall covers pint and quart Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Cookie Dough, Dutch Chocolate and Mint Chip sold in 17 states with best-by dates Dec. 23-30, 2026.
Consumers should discard the ice cream, not return it, and can obtain a replacement voucher online.
No injuries have been reported.

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