Consumers are being urged to check their freezers after Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream announced a voluntary recall of select Outshine Fruit Bars because the products may contain glass fragments.
The recall involves certain lots of Outshine Fruit Bars distributed to retailers nationwide. According to the company’s August 18 announcement, the affected products include several popular flavors sold in 6-count, 2.5-ounce packages, as well as an Outshine 24-count variety pack.
Which Outshine Fruit Bars Are Recalled?
The Outshine Fruit Bars recall affects select products in the following flavors:
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
- Grape
- Tangerine
- Black Cherry
The recalled products can be identified using the UPC, batch code and best-by information printed on the packaging. The affected products have dates extending into 2027.
The company also added an Outshine 24-count, 2.5-ounce Variety Pack to the recall in its updated August 18 notice.
Why Were the Fruit Bars Recalled?
Dreyer’s said the products are being recalled because of possible foreign-material contamination involving glass. The company has not publicly detailed how the potential contamination was discovered or how glass may have entered the products.
So far, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled fruit bars.
Because glass fragments can pose a physical injury hazard if swallowed, consumers should not eat any product that matches the recall information.
What Should Consumers Do?
Anyone who has purchased the affected Outshine Fruit Bars should check the package for the relevant UPC and batch information before consuming them.
Consumers who have a recalled product should not eat it. Dreyer’s advises customers to either dispose of the affected bars or return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a refund.
People who believe they may have been injured after consuming a recalled product should seek medical attention.
Company Responds to Recall
Dreyer’s said that the safety, quality and integrity of its products remain its highest priorities. The company apologized to consumers and retail customers for the inconvenience and said it remains committed to maintaining food-safety standards.
Consumers with questions can contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream at 800-392-4885, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Outshine Fruit Bars recall is limited to specific products and lots, so consumers should check the packaging carefully rather than assuming all Outshine products are affected.
Source: edition.cnn.com
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