Outshine Fruit Bars Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Glass Contamination
Key Takeaways
- •The recall applies to select batches of Outshine fruit bars sold in six-count packages and 24-count Variety Packs nationwide.
- •The action was taken after consumers reported finding glass in the products.
- •No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled fruit bars.
- •Consumers should verify the UPC, batch code and best-before date on the package against the FDA recall list.
- •Affected products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers across the United States are being urged to check their freezers after Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream voluntarily recalled select batches of Outshine fruit bars over possible glass contamination.
Dreyer's is recalling fruit bars sold in six-count packages and 24-count Variety Packs, according to an Aug. 18 announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected products were distributed to retailers nationwide. Dreyer's operates as part of Froneri, one of the world's largest ice cream manufacturers, which took over the business from Nestlé in 2020, and Outshine is among its frozen fruit bar brands.
The recall was issued after consumers reported finding glass in the products. "Dreyer's is taking this action out of an abundance of caution following consumer reports of glass found in the product," the company said in a statement. Foreign-material contamination such as glass is treated as a safety concern because fragments can cause cuts or other injury if swallowed.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled fruit bars, according to Dreyer's.
The recalled products include certain batches of:
- Outshine Strawberry 6-count Fruit Bars
- Outshine Watermelon 6-count Fruit Bars
- Outshine Grape 6-count Fruit Bars
- Outshine Tangerine 6-count Fruit Bars
- Outshine Black Cherry 6-count Fruit Bars
- Outshine 24-count Variety Pack Fruit Bars
To determine whether the fruit bars they purchased are included in the recall, consumers are urged to check the UPC, batch code and best-before date printed on the packaging. A complete list of affected batch codes, UPCs and best-before dates is available on the FDA's website. The FDA updates its recall notices as new information becomes available, and consumers who find a problem with a food product can report it to the agency.
No other Outshine products or varieties are affected, according to the company.
Anyone who purchased an affected product should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
FOX Business reached out to Dreyer's for comment.
