The sun’s out, the temps are rising, and you know what that means… we’re officially in the summer season! Think: long evenings of frozen cocktails, outdoor dinners, and sweet treats all around. Except—well, not ice cream. Because the Food and Drug Administration just recalled 16,000 gallons of it.
Wait, what? Yeah, I’m right there with you. How does ice cream even get recalled? Apparently, if it contains plastic. The products in question are made by Wells Enterprises, which issued a voluntary recall of 22 products on April 25.
The recall is classified as a Class II, which the FDA defines as “a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
As of now, there haven’t been any reported incidents of harm. But if you’ve got the recalled products in your freezer (more on that below), it’s time to toss them.
So, which products are on the chopping block? It’s a long list, but here’s the breakdown: All of the affected pints are sold in 3-gallon tubs and carry an expiration date between March 2025 and October 2026. The most recalled product? "Vanilla Frozen Yogurt," with a total of 5,280 tubs affected.
Below, you’ll find the full list of recalled products, along with their UPC and lot numbers:
- Rocky Road Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 070640050314; Lot 50009
- Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream; UPC: 070640050420; Lot 50016
- Peanut Butter 'N Fudge Ice Cream; UPC: 070640050574; Lot 50012
- Country Rich Vanilla Ice Cream; UPC: 070640600052; Lot 50085
- Scooper Hero Ice Cream; UPC: 070640050642; Lot 50011
- Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 070640050482; Lot 50018
- GFGB Vanilla Bean Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 070640000272; Lot 50024
- Quick Blend Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 070640050604; Lot 50034
- Planet Smoothie ZSA Vanilla Fat Free Frozen Yogurt; UPC: 070640005567; Lot 50014
- Johnny Rockets Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 070640006564; Lot 50029
- BIPC Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 070640008025; Lot 50024
- Vanilla Frozen Yogurt; UPC: 00070640022144; Lot 50002
- Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 070640022250; Lot 50005
- GFGB 12 Percent Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 070640018451; Lot 50004
- Gordon Choice Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 00093901820730; Lot 50003
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Madagascar Vanilla); UPC: 50758108658085; Lot 50026
- Glenview Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 50758108118398; Lot 50066
- Glenview Farms Chocolate Ice Cream; UPC: 50758108118404; Lot 50033
- Glenview Farms French Vanilla Ice Cream; UPC: 50758108392668; Lot 50015
- Sysco French Vanilla Ice Cream; UPC: 00074865257275; Lot 50025
- Keith Valley Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 046045065871; Lot 50004
- Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream; UPC: 046045065833; Lot 50003
