Nationwide Recall of Outshine Fruit Bars Over Glass Contamination

On August 16, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream announced a voluntary recall of five flavors of its Outshine Fruit Bars—Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry—because the 6-count, 2.5-ounce paddle-shaped bars may contain glass fragments. The affected lots were distributed to retailers across the United States. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

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Outshine is a brand owned by Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, a subsidiary of the Froneri joint venture (Nestlé and PAI Partners). The company has previously issued recalls for Outshine products due to foreign-material contamination, including a 2020 recall of strawberry and pineapple bars after reports of plastic pieces. The current recall follows a broader pattern of food-safety alerts in the frozen-dessert sector, but Dreyer’s has not disclosed the source of the glass or any corrective actions taken in its manufacturing process.

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• Flavors recalled: 5 (Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, Black Cherry)

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• Packaging: Six-count boxes, each bar 2.5 oz.

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• Best-before dates: range from June 30, 2027 to November 30, 2027.

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• UPC codes listed in the recall: 041548610047, 041548413624, 041548244044, 041548612041, 041548000121.

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• Batch codes: specific alphanumeric codes printed on the bottom of each box (e.g., LLA616903, LLA617603) identify the recalled lots.

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Dreyer’s released a news statement asserting that product safety is its top priority and apologizing for any inconvenience to consumers and retail customers. The company instructed shoppers to either discard the affected bars or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. It also provided a customer-service email (dreyers@casupport.com) and a toll-free phone line for further inquiries. The recall notice clarified that no other Outshine products are affected and that the company is monitoring the situation closely.

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Glass is a physical hazard that can cause cuts to the mouth, throat, or gastrointestinal tract. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance notes that ingestion of glass fragments can lead to lacerations, perforations, and bleeding. Because the recalled bars have best-before dates extending well into 2027, many consumers may still have the products in home freezers, travel coolers, or vacation rentals, making prompt verification of batch codes essential to prevent injury.

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• “The safety, quality, and integrity of our products remain our highest priority,” — Watermelon. Dreyer’s

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• “No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date,” — Watermelon. Dreyer’s

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• “Consumers who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund,” — Some Outshine

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