Straus Family Creamery, the Petaluma-based organic dairy, has voluntarily yanked select pints and quarts of its Organic Super Premium Ice Cream after discovering possible metal fragments in a small number of production runs. The affected tubs started landing on store shelves on May 4 and were distributed to retailers in 17 states. The company reports no injuries so far and is offering replacement vouchers to customers who bought the impacted best-by runs.
The recall covers specific production runs of Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Cookie Dough, Dutch Chocolate and Mint Chip in both pint and quart sizes, with exact best-by dates and UPC codes listed so shoppers can confirm whether their ice cream is part of the recall, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA notice says the affected best-by dates run from Dec. 23 through Dec. 30, and confirms that both pints and quarts are involved. The agency also notes that Straus alerted federal regulators and is working with retailers to pull the affected tubs from freezers.
In its recall notice, Straus tells customers not to eat the recalled ice cream and not to bring it back to the store. Instead, the company instructs people to throw it away and then request a replacement voucher online. Shoppers with questions can email [email protected] or call the consumer line at 1-707-776-2887, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM PT. Straus says it has put corrective actions in place while retailers clear the impacted inventory, according to Straus Family Creamery.
How to Check Your Ice Cream Tub
To see if your carton is part of the recall, Straus says to look for the BEST BY date printed in black on the outside bottom of the container. On its recall page, the company has posted photos and a full list of UPCs so shoppers can match their tubs to the affected runs. Before you dig into any Straus pint or quart, flip it over and compare the numbers on the bottom to the recall list. If they line up, throw the tub out and use the voucher form on the recall page to request a replacement.
Why Metal in Food Is a Serious Problem
Metal fragments in food are not just an unpleasant surprise. They can cause dental damage, cuts to the mouth or throat, and even laceration or perforation of the intestine, according to federal guidance. Fragments as small as 0.3 inch (7 mm) can trigger regulatory action, and infants, surgery patients and older adults may face higher risk, according to FDA guidance.
How a Petaluma Brand Ended Up in Freezers Nationwide
Straus only recently took its super-premium pints and quarts national. In April 2026, the creamery expanded distribution to Whole Foods Market, shipping quarts across the country and rolling pints into many markets, a move that placed Straus ice cream in supermarkets from coast to coast. Trade coverage from Dairy Processing and the company’s own press materials highlight that April rollout, which helps explain how the current recall ended up touching 17 states…