Nearly 18K containers of ice cream recalled over plastic contamination concern
If you've recently stocked up on bulk ice cream, you might want to check your freezer.
Wells Enterprises is recalling more than 18,000 tubs of its ice cream after discovering some batches may contain bits of plastic.
The recall, which started in late April and was made official by the FDA in mid-May, affects 22 different kinds of 3-gallon tubs that were shipped to more than 100 distribution centers across the United States.
3 Wells Enterprises is recalling more than 18,000 tubs of its ice cream after discovering some batches may contain bits of plastic.
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Flavors involved in the recall include fan favorites like Rocky Road, Mocha Almond Fudge, Country Rich Vanilla, Peanut Butter 'N Fudge, and even Cotton Candy.
The list also features a bunch of products sold under popular brand names like Glenview Farms, Johnny Rockets, Scooper Hero, and Planet Smoothie.
Many of the recalled items are sold to restaurants and food service providers through companies like US Foods, Gordon Food Service and Sysco.
The recall was prompted by concern that some tubs may have small pieces of plastic in them.
The affected products have 'best if used by' dates ranging from April to October 2026, so there's a good chance some of them are still sitting in freezers around the country.
3 Peanut Butter 'N Fudge is one of the flavors that is affected by the recall.
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One of the biggest lots being pulled includes more than 5,000 tubs of Vanilla Frozen Yogurt. Other large batches include Glenview Farms French Vanilla and BIPC-branded ice cream.
Wells Enterprises, which is based in Le Mars, Iowa, hasn't released a public statement about the recall yet, and the FDA says the process is still ongoing.
This is classified as a Class II recall, meaning the issue isn't likely to cause serious health problems — but eating the affected ice cream could still lead to temporary issues.
3 Wells' Mocha Almond Fudge Premium Ice Cream is also on the list of the FDA's recall.
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So far, no injuries or health complaints have been reported. But the FDA is urging people to check their product labels and toss any tubs that match the recall info.
The full list of affected items, including UPC codes and lot numbers, is available on the FDA's website.
For now, Wells is contacting its distributors by email and working to pull the affected products off the market.
If you've got any of the recalled tubs, the safest move is to throw them out and reach out to the company with questions.
It's a reminder that even trusted brands can slip up — and that it pays to double-check what's in your freezer before scooping.
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