If you’re one of many consumers who indulge in a cold cone of ice cream now and again, you might want to double-check your freezer. Wells Enterprises—where popular brands like Blue Bunny and Halo Top call home—is voluntarily recalling over 17,000 cases of its ice cream and frozen yogurt products across the country.
Here is what you should know about the recall and whether your state is included.
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Why was the ice cream recalled
The issue is a potential risk for contamination. Wells Enterprises, an Iowa-based company, voluntarily recalled its products on April 25 after they discovered that certain lots of their frozen yogurt and ice cream contained plastic fragments. The information was made public through a recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report.
Though so far, there has not been any case of injury or illness reported, the company acted fast to prevent any damage to the consumers. According to the FDA, the presence of plastic is a choking hazard or an injury if swallowed.
What products are included in the recall?
In total, 22 ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors are affected. They were sold in large 3-gallon tubs, typically bought by food service outlets like restaurants, cafeterias, and ice cream shops, not in pints or retail sizes.
The tubs carry “Best If Used By” dates ranging from March through October 2026, so they could be in freezers for some time if not checked.
Although the FDA did not identify particular flavors in its initial update, you should exercise extra caution if you or a person you know is in food service or buys in bulk.
Where were the products distributed?
The recall spans a wide reach. The 17,000+ batches were sent to 103 distribution centers across the U.S. Among the affected locations are
- Rosemont, Illinois
- Le Mars, Iowa (home base of Wells Enterprises)
- Wyoming, Michigan
- Houston, Texas
- Fort Worth, Texas
If you live in or near any of these areas, there’s a higher chance your local businesses may have received some of the affected products. Even if you don’t live nearby, the wide distribution means that contaminated batches could have reached other parts of the country.
What you should do next
If you own or work at a food service establishment, conduct an immediate inventory for any 3-gallon tubs of Blue Bunny or Halo Top products with the specified “Best If Used By” dates.
Consumers who believe they may have purchased or used the affected products are asked to contact the brand’s customer service or check the FDA’s recall website for more detailed product codes and information.
As always, where food safety is involved, better safe than sorry. Take a few minutes to check and assist in spreading the word to the rest of your community.
