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Metro
20-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
Urgent recall issued for popular ice cream brand for plastic contamination fears
Nearly 18,000 cartons of ice cream and frozen yogurt have been recalled for possibly containing plastic. Wells Enterprises has recalled 22 varieties of its three-gallon tubs of frozen desserts that went to 103 distribution centers across the US. The company based in Le Mars, Iowa, initiated the voluntary recall on April 25. But the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is a federal agency protecting public health across the nation, on May 14 upgraded the recall to Class II, which is the second-highest level for products. Anywhere from 17 to more than 5,000 tubs of each item are under the recall. Wells Enterprises makes ice cream for popular brands including Blue Bunny and Glenview Farms. Many of the affected items are vanilla flavored. The item that is most impacted is Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, which has 5,280 tubs under the recall. It is followed by Glenview Farms Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream with 2,261 tubs recalled, BIPC Flavored Ice Cream with 1,858 tubs recalled, Glenview Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream with 1,573 tubs recalled, and Gordon Choice Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream with 1,080 tubs recalled. There are also 961 tubs of Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 937 tubs of Planet Smoothie ZSA Vanilla Flavored Fat Free Frozen Yogurt, 726 tubs of Scooper Hero Ice Cream, 699 Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, and 569 tubs of Keith Valley Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream recalled. In addition, there are 359 tubs of Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream, 320 tubs of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Madagascar vanilla, 280 tubs of Quick Blend Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 240 tubs of Country Rich Vanilla Ice Cream, and 201 tubs of Peanut Butter 'N Fudge Ice Cream recalled. The items with a relatively fewer number recalled were Rocky Road Flavored Ice Cream with 169 tubs affected, GFGB Vanilla Bean Flavored Ice Cream with 120 tubs, GFGB 12% Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream with 109 tubs, Johnny Rockets Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream with 100 tubs, Glenview Farms Chocolate Ice Cream with 67 tubs, Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream with 39 tubs, and Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream with 17 tubs. They have best if used by dates from March to October 2026. The FDA defines Class II as the product possibly being able to 'cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote'. Le Mars was nicknamed the 'Ice Cream Capital of the World' in 1994 just because Wells Enterprises is headquartered there. Items under the recall were produced at the company's South Ice Cream Plant located in Le Mars. The FDA classification came days after the supermarket chain Publix recalled pouches of baby food over fears of lead contamination. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Urgent recall of macadamia nuts over contamination fears MORE: Family 'find wrong man in loved one's casket wearing his suit' MORE: Joe Biden's 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis: Type, treatments and prognosis
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Wells Dairy recall update: Ice cream adds 22 products to its recall list - Here's why
Wells Enterprises, also known as Wells Dairy, has recalled batches of its ice cream products across the country due to the possible presence of plastics. These products were shipped to nearly 103 food service locations in the United States, but the recall was initiated on April 25 after plastic risks. FDA classifies Wells Dairy recall as Class II The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this recall as a Class II category, which means consumption of this recalled batch of products could cause reversible health issues. If hard plastic fragments are found to be anywhere present in these products, it could cause a choking hazard. However, the chances of serious harm are quite slim in these cases, according to the FDA's classification. ALSO READ | Social Security Fairness Act: Who is eligible, and what will be the stimulus amount? This recall affects large 3-gallon containers, with 5,000 tubs of Wells Dairy's Vanilla Frozen Yogurt seeing the biggest hit. As of now, the products may have been sold in commercial settings, but have reportedly not been sold directly to consumers. Below is the full list of recalled products by Wells Dairy. The FDA is advising all food service operators to halt using these products and follow the necessary disposal procedures.
USA Today
16-05-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Maker of Halo Top, Blue Bunny recalls over 17,000 tubs of ice cream: See affected products
Maker of Halo Top, Blue Bunny recalls over 17,000 tubs of ice cream: See affected products Show Caption Hide Caption Tips to help manage food recalls and prevent foodborne illnesses About 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 people die each year from preventable foodborne illnesses. Payton, USA TODAY Over 17,000 tubs of ice cream products that include several popular brands like Blue Bunny have been voluntarily recalled due to the possible presence of plastic, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The recall was initially initiated on April 25, and it affects Wells Enterprises-manufactured ice cream products to 103 facilities in the U.S. Wells Enterprises, based in Le Mars, Iowa, owns popular brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop and Blue Ribbon Classics. The FDA classified the recall, which affects 3-gallon ice cream products from the manufacturer, as Class II, meaning the use of or exposure to the product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences." The tubs of ice cream include varying flavors, with the largest being more than 5,280 tubs of Vanilla Frozen Yogurt. "Foreign material (plastic) may be present in ice cream product," the recall says. Which Wells Enterprises ice cream products were recalled? All affected ice cream products contain an expiration date ranging between March and October 2026. The recalled items include: What are the potential dangers of consuming plastics? According to the United Nations Development Programme, the consumption of microplastics has been linked to serious health issues, such as endocrine disruption, weight gain, insulin resistance, decreased reproductive health and cancer. Although the potential dangers of consuming microplastics is apparent, World Health Organization analysis on current research related to microplastics identified that there is currently limited evidence to indicate that microplastics are causing significant adverse health impacts on humans. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Over 20 Variations of Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Recalled for Contamination with Hard Plastics
Popular nationwide frozen dessert company Wells Dairy has commenced a voluntary recall of nearly two dozen variations of ice cream and frozen yogurt the company says is contaminated with hard plastics, according to an enforcement report by the FDA The recall has been designated as Class II by the FDA, which suggests "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" The contaminated desserts were distributed to 103 centers nationwide, per the report, with venues of distribution including restaurants, cafeterias and food service companies. All of the affected product was sold in 3-gallon containers, the company statedA popular nationwide frozen dessert company is spearheading a serious recall after nearly two dozen flavors of their ice cream and frozen yogurt were found to be contaminated with hard plastics. According to an enforcement report published by the FDA, Wells Enterprises, which produces Wells Dairy products, issued a voluntary recall of 22 flavors of frozen desserts in their portfolio. The FDA's report states that the Iowa-based company commenced its recall on April 25 and was classified in the organization's system on Wednesday, May 14. The FDA's report further notes that the type of recall affecting Wells Dairy products is categorized as a Class II, which suggests "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," according to their official website. In these type of situations, the FDA further outlines that "recalls are actions taken by a firm to remove a product from the market. Recalls may be conducted on a firm's own initiative, by FDA request, or by FDA order under statutory authority." In the case of the recall of Wells Enterprises' products, the company voluntarily submitted for the recall, per the enforcement report. PEOPLE reached out to Wells Enterprises for comment, but they did not immediately respond. The contaminated desserts were distributed to 103 centers nationwide, per the report, with venues of distribution including restaurants, cafeterias and food service companies. All of the affected product was sold in 3-gallon containers, the company stated. As for the specific products, a large swathe of Wells Enterprises' various in-house-made and affiliate partner desserts were recalled, with the largest sample being 5,280 tubs of "Vanilla Frozen Yogurt." The products in question also display an expiration date ranging from March to October 2026. Here is the complete list of Wells Enterprises' recalled frozen desserts. 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 The FDA's assessment also states that the investigation into the recall is still ongoing, with no termination date listed as of the time of publication. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular ice cream company issues recall of 17,000 tubs
Popular ice cream company, Wells Enterprises, also known as Wells Dairy, has issued a voluntary recall of 22 different types of ice cream and frozen yogurt treats. The Iowa-based company initiated the nationwide recall on April 25, citing the possible 'presence of plastic' in more than 17,000 tubs of its products. The FDA has since classified the recall as a Class II, which, according to the website, usually indicates '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.' An enforcement report, published by Wells Enterprises, lists an assortment of products from 103 distribution centers affected by the recall. The items have an expiration date ranging between March and October 2026. The flavor most affected by the issue is its Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, which includes 5,280 recalled tubs. The Independent has contacted Wells Enterprises for further comment. See below for all the flavors and three-gallon tubs that have been recalled. 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 So far, the recall remains ongoing, and no further updates have been provided. Consumers are urged to take precautions and throw out any products that might be affected.
