Wells Enterprises has issued a voluntary recall of 22 frozen dessert products. The Iowa-based company, also known as Wells Dairy, initiated the recall on 25 April. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified it as a Class II recall. This classification indicates a risk of temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Plastic Contamination Prompts Action
The recall involves the possible presence of hard plastic in ice cream and frozen yoghurt. This foreign material can cause dental injuries or choking. The company distributed the affected products to 103 centres across the United States. These include restaurants, cafeterias and food service operations. The items are all packed in 3-gallon containers.
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Health Experts Warn of Safety Risks
Professor Byron D. Chaves from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provided insight. He said, “Making ice cream at an industrial scale involves several steps, such as blending and adding inclusions, like toppings, during which foreign material contamination can occur. Hard plastic, for example, may originate from ingredients like toppings or from utensils such as mixing paddles. Such incidents can indicate a breach in supplier controls and good manufacturing practices. In rare cases, packaging materials may be the source. Ice cream tubes are typically made of high-density polyethylene, which resists cracking under freezing conditions. However, lids can occasionally break and introduce foreign material.”
He continued, “Extraneous material may become a physical hazard and cause lacerations (cuts), occlusion (choking) and other injuries to the tongue, gums and teeth. These hazards are problematic in ready-to-eat products, like ice cream. However, the recall was classified as Class II, so not the highest risk level. This makes me think that either the product is not in retail yet, potentially distribution centres or warehouses where it can be more easily retrieved, or that the pieces might be large enough for the consumer to see them and avoid them.”
Full List of Affected Products Released
Wells Enterprises identified 22 specific products in the recall. Each product may contain foreign plastic material. The affected products include:
- Rocky Road Flavoured 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 Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 070640050482, Lot 50018 - GFGB Vanilla Bean Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 070640000272, Lot 50024 - Quick Blend Vanilla Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 070640050604, Lot 50034 - Planet Smoothie ZSA Vanilla Fat Free Frozen Yoghurt
UPC: 070640005567, Lot 50014 - Johnny Rockets Vanilla Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 070640006564, Lot 50029 - BIPC Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 070640008025, Lot 50024 - Vanilla Frozen Yoghurt
UPC: 00070640022144, Lot 50002 - Vanilla Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 070640022250, Lot 50005 - GFGB 12 Percent Vanilla Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 070640018451, Lot 50004 - Gordon Choice Vanilla Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 00093901820730, Lot 50003 - Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Madagascar Vanilla)
UPC: 50758108658085, Lot 50026 - Glenview Farms Vanilla Flavoured 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 Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 046045065871, Lot 50004 - Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavoured Ice Cream
UPC: 046045065833, Lot 50003
Date Codes and Distribution Details
All recalled items include “Best If Used By” dates from March to October 2026. The single largest affected lot contains 5,280 tubs of Vanilla Frozen Yoghurt. These were sent to food service and distribution centres across the country.
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Next Steps for Consumers and Distributors
The FDA confirmed the recall is ongoing. Consumers and distributors should inspect batch codes immediately. Any listed items must be removed from circulation without delay. Though no serious injuries have been reported, swift action remains essential.
Company Yet to Comment
Newsweek contacted Wells Enterprises for a response outside business hours. The company has not yet released an official statement.
Ongoing Monitoring and Updates
Food safety authorities continue to monitor the situation. Further updates may follow depending on developments. This recall highlights the importance of strict quality control in food manufacturing processes.
