More Than 17,800 Ice Cream Cartons Recalled Due to Plastic Contamination—Here's What to Know
The ice cream was sold in Texas, Iowa, Illinois, Wyoming, and Michigan.If you recently bought ice cream or frozen yogurt at the grocery store, check the label before consuming it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of more than 17,800 cartons of ice cream due to the presence of plastic pieces in the product.
The recall was initiated on April 25, 2025, by Wells Enterprises, Inc., based in Le Mars, Iowa. It includes 22 flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt packaged in 3-gallon cartons. The recalled products were available at 103 centers nationwide, including Fort Worth, Texas; Houston, Texas; Le Mars, Iowa; Rosemont, Illinois; Wyoming; and Michigan.
On May 14, 2025, the FDA classified the recall as a Class II threat, which is "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."
So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. If you purchased the recalled products, do not eat them. Dispose of them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
The affected products have "Best If Used By" dates from March 2026 through October 2025 printed on the packaging. Below is the full list of recalled products:
Rocky Road Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640050314, Item: 19695, LOT: 50009 HH 19115 18:00 510, "BEST IF USED BY" 10/10/26
Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream, 3 GAL, LOT: 50016 HH 19115 18:00 5100 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/09/26
Peanut Butter 'N Fudge Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640050574, Item: 33429, LOT: 50012 HH 19115 18:00 5098 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/07/26
Country Rich Vanilla Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640600052, Item: 102010, LOT: 50085 HH 19115 18:00 5108 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/17/26
Scooper Hero Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640050642, Item: 487054, LOT50011 HH 19115 18:00 5087 "BEST IF USED BY" 09/26/26
Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640050482, Item: 662429, LOT: 50018 HH 19115 18:00 5099 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/08/26
GFGB Vanilla Bean Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640000272, Item: 669740, LOT: 50024 HH 19115 18:00 5093 "BEST IF USED BY" 4/3/26
Quick Blend Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640050604, Item: 773034, LOT: 50034 HH 19115 18:00 5098 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/07/26
Planet Smoothie ZSA Vanilla Flavored Fat Free Frozen Yogurt, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640005567, Item: 889334, LOT: 50014 HH 19115 18:00 5091 "BEST IF USED BY" 04/01/26
Johnny Rockets Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640006564, Item: 902486, LOT: 50029 HH 19115 18:00 5094 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/3/26
BIPC Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640008025, Item: 934085, LOT: 50024 HH 19115 18:00 5105 "BEST IF USED BY" OCT/14/26
Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, 3 GAL, UPC: 00070640022144, Item: 1352604, LOT: 50002HH 19115 18:00 5091 "BEST IF USED BY" 9/30/26
Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640022250, Item: 1355358, LOT: 50005 HH 19115 18:00 5097 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/06/26
GFGB 12% Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 070640018451, Item: 1435313, LOT: 50004 HH 19115 18:00 5092 "BEST IF USED BY" 4/2/26
Gordon Choice Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 00093901820730, Item: 1367499, LOT: 50003 HH 19115 18:00 5093 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/02/26
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Madagascar vanilla, 3 GAL, UPC: 50758108658085, Item: 945313, LOT: 50026 HH 19115 18:00 5094 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/3/26
Glenview Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 50758108118398, Item: 785848, LOT: 50066HH 19115 18:00 5105 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/14/26
Glenview Farms Chocolate Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 50758108118404, Item: 785855, LOT: 50033HH 19115 18:00 5101 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/10/26
Glenview Farms Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 50758108392668, Item: 785887, LOT: 50015HH 19115 18:00 5094 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/3/26
Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 00074865257275, Item: 1026416, LOT: 50025 HH 19115 18:00 5087 "BEST IF USED BY" 3/28/26
Keith Valley Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 046045065871, Item: 1144343, LOT: 50004HH 19115 18:00 5100 "BEST IF USED BY" 10/9/26
Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, UPC: 046045065833, Item: 1144464, LOT: 50003HH 19115 18:00 5087 "BEST IF USED BY" 9/26/26
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