Straus Family Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Select Flavors of Organic Ice Cream Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
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 should fill in the form below to request a voucher to redeem for a replacement product at their local retailer. After completing the form, Consumers should 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 support@strausmilk.com or 1-707-776-2887, Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. PT.
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.
- Consumers can find the BEST BY date printed in black on the outside bottom of the container:
Mint Pint Example
Dutch Chocolate Quart Example
Images of Impacted Products:
FAQS
Why is Straus recalling its ice cream?
We are voluntarily recalling select flavors and SKUs sold in retailers in 17 states and on shelves beginning May 4 due to the potential presence of metal foreign material.
What steps is Straus taking with this voluntary recall?
The FDA has been informed. Straus Family Creamery is working with retailers to remove the potentially affected product from shelves. Food safety and product quality remain top priorities for Straus. The company is taking this action out of an abundance of caution and has implemented appropriate corrective actions.
Is all Straus ice cream impacted?
No. This voluntary recall includes only specific best by dates and specific flavors and sizes (below). You can find the best by date printed in black on the outside bottom of your pint or quart.
Example of best by dates affected Straus ice cream:
Mint Pint Example
Dutch Chocolate Quart Example
Images of impacted products:
Are any other Straus products affected?
No. Only the specific ice cream flavors and best by dates listed above are part of this voluntary recall.
Where was this ice cream sold and when?
The impacted products were sold in retailers in 17 states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI, and on shelves beginning May 4, 2026.
How do I get a refund?
We are unable to issue a refund; however, if you purchased a recalled item, please fill out our reimbursement form. Upon verification, we will be happy to provide a voucher for a replacement product to redeem at your local retailer.
How do I get my replacement product voucher?
Fill out the form on the bottom of this page to request a voucher.
How should I dispose of the product?
Do not consume it. After photographing the container, please discard it in your household trash. Do not return it to the store.
Has anyone been injured?
No. No injuries have been reported. We are recalling this product voluntarily because food safety comes first.
Why did this recall occur?
We initiated our voluntary recall after finding a damaged piece of equipment that had the potential to result in a metal fragment or fragments in the specific flavors and best by dates of our recall.
What are you doing to ensure Straus ice cream is safe to eat? Can you be more specific in your corrective actions?
Straus ice cream production has paused due to a complete overhaul of the production line to repair the equipment and resolve the source of the potential contamination. Production will only resume after we thoroughly review the work performed and are satisfied with the corrections.
I don't know if I ate any impacted product, but I'm concerned that I could have consumed metal. Can you give me reassurance?
If you have any health concerns, we encourage you to consult your healthcare provider.
What type of metal was the foreign material?
Stainless steel
Do you have lead in your facility?
No, we do not have lead in our manufacturing plant. Our equipment is made with stainless steel.
Have any metal fragments been found?
No, to date, no injuries or any stainless steel fragments have been found. This voluntary recall was conducted out of an abundance of caution.
I have more questions and need support. Who do I contact with questions?
Email support@straumilk.com or Call 1-707-776-2887, Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. PT.