Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream has issued a voluntary recall for five varieties of Outshine Fruit Bars due to the potential presence of glass pieces. The recall affects specific batches of strawberry, grape, watermelon, tangerine, and black cherry flavors sold in six-count boxes across the United States.
The company announced the action in a statement on Aug. 16, identifying the issue as "possible foreign matter contamination." Dreyer's reported that the recall is limited to the 2.5-ounce paddle bars in the five named varieties and does not impact any other Outshine products or flavors.
According to the company, there have been no reports of illnesses or injuries related to the consumption of these products to date. The affected items carry "best before" dates ranging from June 30, 2027, to Nov. 30, 2027, depending on the specific flavor and batch code.
A person who has these items in their freezer will notice specific batch codes starting with "LLA" and UPC numbers on the packaging that match the recall list. Those who have purchased the affected products are advised by Dreyer's to either dispose of the fruit bars immediately or return them to the retail location where they were bought to receive a full refund. This action prevents the risk of physical injury that could result from ingesting foreign materials like glass.
The recall requires retailers nationwide to identify and remove specific inventory from their shelves, which may temporarily affect the availability of these specific Outshine flavors in local grocery stores. While no legal actions or regulatory fines were mentioned in the company statement, such voluntary recalls are standard procedure to mitigate liability and public health risks. Consumers can check their box labels against the specific batch codes provided by the company to determine if their purchase is safe to eat. No further deadlines or government hearings regarding this specific contamination event were reported.