- Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars have been voluntarily recalled.
- The affected products may contain glass.
- Consumers should either dispose of recalled fruit bars or return them to their place of purchase for a refund.
During the dog days of summer, there’s nothing like enjoying a refreshing ice pop—but if you’re the type to keep a box of frozen treats in your freezer, you might want to double-check the label. As of August 16, five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars have been voluntarily recalled due to possible glass contamination.
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc., the company that manufactures Outshine Fruit Bars, issued a press release announcing the recall “due to possible foreign material contamination with glass.” The affected fruit bars were distributed nationwide. According to the press release, the company isn’t aware of any injuries or illnesses associated with the affected fruit bars, but customers still should not eat the recalled products.
Below, how to identify fruit bars affected by the recall and what to do with them.
How to tell if you have recalled products
The recall is limited to certain batches of Outshine Fruit Bars. Check yours against the batch codes, best-before dates, and UPCs listed here. Additional information, including photos of the packaging, can be found in the company’s press release.
Outshine Strawberry 6-count 2.5-oz Fruit Bars
Batch code/best-before date: LLA616903, 30 SEP 2027; LLA617003, 30 SEP 2027; LLA617103, 30 SEP 2027; LLA617203, 30 SEP 2027; LLA617303, 30 SEP 2027; LLA617403, 30 SEP 2027; LLA617503, 30 SEP 2027; LLA617603, 30 SEP 2027; LLA620303, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620403, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620503, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620603, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620703, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620803, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620903, 31 OCT 2027; LLA621003, 31 OCT 2027; LLA621103, 31 OCT 2027; LLA621203, 31 OCT 2027; LLA621303, 30 NOV 2027; LLA621403, 30 NOV 2027; LLA621503, 30 NOV 2027; LLA621603, 30 NOV 2027
UPC: 041548610047
Outshine Grape 6-count 2.5-oz Fruit Bars
Batch code/best-before date: LLA616803, 30 SEP 2027; LLA616903, 30 SEP 2027; LLA619703, 31 OCT 2027; LLA619803, 31 OCT 2027; LLA619903, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620003, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620103, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620203, 31 OCT 2027; LLA620303, 31 OCT 2027
UPC: 041548244044
Outshine Watermelon 6-count 2.5-oz Fruit Bars
Batch code/best-before date: LLA617603, 30 JUN 2027; LLA617703, 30 JUN 2027; LLA617803, 30 JUN 2027; LLA617903, 30 JUN 2027; LLA618003, 30 JUN 2027; LLA618103, 30 JUN 2027; LLA618203, 31 JUL 2027; LLA618303, 31 JUL 2027; LLA618403, 31 JUL 2027; LLA618503, 31 JUL 2027; LLA619003, 31 JUL 2027; LLA619103, 31 JUL 2027; LLA619203, 31 JUL 2027; LLA619303, 31 JUL 2027; LLA619403, 31 JUL 2027; LLA619503, 31 JUL 2027
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UPC: 041548413624
Outshine Grape 6-count 2.5-oz Fruit Bars
Batch code/best-before date: LLA618503, 31 JUL 2027; LLA618603, 31 JUL 2027; LLA618703, 31 JUL 2027; LLA618803, 31 JUL 2027; LLA618903, 31 JUL 2027; LLA619003, 31 JUL 2027
UPC: 041548000121
Outshine Tangerine 6-count 2.5-oz Fruit Bars
Batch code/best-before date: LLA619603, 31 OCT 2027; LLA619703, 31 OCT 2027
UPC: 041548612041
What to do with affected fruit bars
Don’t consume the recalled products—instead, throw them away or return them to their place of purchase for a refund. If you have eaten recalled fruit bars and you are experiencing symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.
“The safety, quality, and integrity of our products remain our highest priority,” Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream wrote in the press release. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause our consumers and retail customers.”
According to the release, no other Outshine products or varieties were affected. Customers with additional questions can contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. via email at [email protected].
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