What better way to cool off from the beating August sun than a refreshing, fruit-flavored popsicle? You take off the wrapper, revealing a delicious, bright-red strawberry ice pop, and go in for that first, refreshing lick. There’s just one problem: glass.
That’s a frightening thought, and unfortunately, it’s also a real issue affecting popular Outshine Fruit Bars after parent brand Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. voluntarily recalled several lots of product “due to possible foreign material contamination with glass,” according to a release from the company.
This is where checking your freezer comes in. Affected products include specific lots of 6-count, 2.5-oz. paddle bars in Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, and Tangerine flavors, with Grape appearing under two separate UPC codes tied to different production batches.
Recalled UPC codes include 041548610047 (Strawberry), 041548244044 (Grape), 041548413624 (Watermelon), 041548000121 (Grape), and 041548612041 (Tangerine), with expiration dates ranging from June 30, 2027 to November 30, 2027. Specific batch codes can also be found printed on the bottom of the package.
It is not a region-specific recall—boxes of affected ice pops were shipped to retailers nationwide, according to the company. No other Outshine products or flavors are affected.
Dreyer’s says no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Anyone who believes they’ve been injured is urged to contact a healthcare provider immediately.
“The safety, quality, and integrity of our products remain our highest priority. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause our consumers and retail customers,” the company said in its release. “We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality and to earning the trust of our consumers and customers every day.”
For now, check your freezer. Consumers who have any of the affected boxes are urged to dispose of them or return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
The last thing you want is to bite into a shard of glass when you’re just trying to enjoy a tasty frozen treat.
Peter Candia is the Food + Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Peter found a passion for writing midway through school and never looked back. He is a former line cook, server and bartender at top-rated restaurants in the tri-state area. In addition to food, Peter enjoys politics, music, sports and anything New Jersey.
