16-05-2025
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.
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