16-05-2025
Thousands of gallons of ice cream, frozen yogurt recalled over possible plastic contamination
Wells Enterprises, Inc., the maker of Blue Bunny and other ice cream brands, has issued a voluntary recall of 19 varieties of its 3-gallon ice cream tubs due to the possible presence of plastic material in the products.
The recall, initiated on April 25, affects more than 103 distribution centers across the United States. While no injuries or adverse health effects have been reported, the Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as Class II, meaning the products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The affected products include popular flavors such as Rocky Road, Mocha Almond Fudge, Cotton Candy, Peanut Butter 'N Fudge, and several variations of vanilla ice cream and frozen yogurt. They were distributed under various brand names, including Glenview Farms, Gordon Choice, Johnny Rockets, and Planet Smoothie.
The products affected by the recall include:
Rocky Road Flavored Ice Cream — 169 tubs
Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream — 359 tubs
Peanut Butter 'N Fudge Ice Cream — 201 tubs
Country Rich Vanilla Ice Cream — 240 tubs
Scooper Hero Ice Cream — 726 tubs
Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream — 39 tubs
GFGB Vanilla Bean Flavored Ice Cream — 120 tubs
Quick Blend Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream — 280 tubs
Planet Smoothie ZSA Vanilla Fat-Free Frozen Yogurt — 937 tubs
Johnny Rockets Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream — 100 tubs
BIPC Flavored Ice Cream — 1,858 tubs
Vanilla Frozen Yogurt — 5,280 tubs
Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream — 961 tubs
GFGB 12% Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream — 109 tubs
Gordon Choice Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream — 1,080 tubs
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Madagascar Vanilla — 320 tubs
Glenview Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream — 1,573 tubs
Glenview Farms Chocolate Ice Cream — 67 tubs
Glenview Farms Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream — 2,261 tubs
Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream (Sysco) — 17 tubs
Keith Valley Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream — 569 tubs
Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream — 600 tubs
Each recalled product is marked with a unique Jet Code and 'Best If Used By' date ranging from April 2026 to October 2026.
KTLA reached out to Wells Enterprises, Inc., but didn't receive a comment in time for publication.
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