Key Points Summary
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║ – Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled select Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain glass. ║
║ – The recall covers five flavors: Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, and Black Cherry. ║
║ – Only certain six-count boxes containing 2.5-ounce bars are affected. ║
║ – Recalled products were distributed to retailers nationwide across the United States. ║
║ – Consumers should check the UPC and batch code printed on the bottom of the package. ║
║ – No illnesses or injuries had been reported in connection with the affected products when the recall was announced. ║
║ – Consumers who have affected products should not eat them and should either discard them or return them to the store for a refund. ║
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Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Potential Glass Contamination
Consumers who keep frozen treats in their freezers may want to take a closer look at their Outshine products after frozen fruit bars recalled in a nationwide food-safety action were identified as potentially contaminated with glass. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream announced a voluntary recall covering select Outshine Fruit Bars sold throughout the United States.
The recall involves a limited number of products rather than the entire Outshine lineup. The affected items are six-count boxes containing 2.5-ounce fruit bars, and the company said only certain flavors and batches are included.
The affected flavors are Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry. Other Outshine products and varieties are not included in the recall.
The potential presence of glass makes this a significant food-safety issue even though the company said no illnesses or injuries had been reported in connection with the recalled products at the time of the announcement.
For shoppers, the most important step is to inspect any Outshine Fruit Bars already stored at home and compare the product’s UPC and batch information with the affected products.
Which Outshine Fruit Bars Are Recalled?
The recall is narrowly defined by flavor, package size, UPC and batch code. That means consumers should not assume that every Outshine Fruit Bar is affected.
The products involved are sold in six-count packages, with each bar weighing 2.5 ounces. The relevant product identification information can be found on the bottom of the box.
Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bars
The affected Strawberry Fruit Bars come in six-count packages of 2.5-ounce bars.
UPC: 041548610047
Affected batches include:
- LLA616903
- LLA617003
- LLA617103
- LLA617203
- LLA617303
- LLA617403
- LLA617503
- LLA617603
These batches have a best-before date of September 30, 2027.
Additional affected batches include:
- LLA620303
- LLA620403
- LLA620503
- LLA620603
- LLA620703
- LLA620803
- LLA620903
- LLA621003
- LLA621103
- LLA621203
These carry a best-before date of October 31, 2027.
The recall also includes:
- LLA621303
- LLA621403
- LLA621503
- LLA621603
These products have a best-before date of November 30, 2027.
Outshine Grape Fruit Bars
The recalled Grape Fruit Bars are also six-count packages containing 2.5-ounce bars.
UPC: 041548244044
The affected batches with a September 30, 2027, best-before date are:
- LLA616803
- LLA616903
The affected batches with an October 31, 2027, best-before date are:
- LLA619703
- LLA619803
- LLA619903
- LLA620003
- LLA620103
- LLA620203
- LLA620303
Consumers who purchased Grape Outshine bars should therefore check the bottom of the box carefully before consuming them.
Outshine Watermelon Fruit Bars
The recalled Watermelon variety has the following product identification:
UPC: 041548413624
The following batches have a best-before date of June 30, 2027:
- LLA617603
- LLA617703
- LLA617803
- LLA617903
- LLA618003
- LLA618103
Additional affected batches have a July 31, 2027, best-before date:
- LLA618203
- LLA618303
- LLA618403
- LLA618503
- LLA619003
- LLA619103
- LLA619203
- LLA619303
- LLA619403
- LLA619503
This makes Watermelon one of the recalled varieties with the earliest best-before dates listed in the current notice.
Outshine Black Cherry Fruit Bars
Black Cherry is another affected flavor.
UPC: 041548000121
The recalled batches are:
- LLA618503
- LLA618603
- LLA618703
- LLA618803
- LLA618903
- LLA619003
All of these batches carry a July 31, 2027, best-before date.
Consumers should pay particular attention to the UPC because the product identification information associated with this code has been described inconsistently in some recall materials. The packaging associated with the affected product identifies it as Black Cherry.
Outshine Tangerine Fruit Bars
The Tangerine variety is also included.
UPC: 041548612041
Affected batches:
- LLA619603
- LLA619703
Both carry a best-before date of October 31, 2027.
If you have Tangerine Outshine bars in your freezer, checking the batch code is essential because only these identified production lots are included.
Why Are the Fruit Bars Being Recalled?
Dreyer’s initiated the voluntary recall because the affected fruit bars may have foreign-material contamination involving glass.
Glass is a particularly serious type of food contamination because fragments can potentially cause injury if swallowed. Even small pieces may pose a risk to the mouth, throat or digestive system.
The company has not publicly provided a detailed explanation of how the potential contamination was identified or exactly how glass may have entered the affected products.
The absence of an explanation about the source does not change the recommended consumer response. Anyone who discovers a matching package should avoid eating it.
The recall is a precautionary action designed to remove potentially unsafe products from circulation and prevent consumers from being exposed to the possible hazard.
How to Check Your Freezer
Consumers do not need to throw away every Outshine product they own. The current recall applies only to specified flavors, package sizes and production batches.
Start by finding every six-count box of Outshine Fruit Bars in your freezer.
Then check the bottom of each package for:
- Flavor
- UPC number
- Batch code
- Best-before date
- Package size
Compare that information against the recalled products.
A package that has the same brand but a different UPC or batch code may not be part of the current recall. Likewise, a product with a matching UPC and affected batch code should be treated as recalled even if the box appears completely normal.
Consumers should not open a package to inspect the bars for possible glass. The purpose of the recall is to prevent exposure to the potentially contaminated product in the first place.
What Should You Do If You Have a Recalled Box?
If your Outshine Fruit Bars match one of the affected UPC and batch combinations, do not eat them.
The company recommends that consumers either dispose of the recalled product or return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund.
If you have several boxes, check each one individually. Do not assume that every box of the same flavor came from an affected production batch.
It is also a good idea to keep recalled products away from other food while you decide whether to dispose of them or return them.
Consumers should not give recalled bars to children, guests or other household members. Frozen products can remain in home freezers for months, meaning a recall can affect food that was purchased well before the announcement.
Have Any Illnesses or Injuries Been Reported?
According to Dreyer’s, no illnesses or injuries had been reported in connection with the affected products when the recall was announced.
That is reassuring, but it does not mean consumers should ignore the recall.
Food contaminated with glass can create a physical injury hazard, and consumers who believe they have been harmed after consuming an affected product should seek appropriate medical attention.
People should also avoid continuing to eat a recalled product simply because they previously consumed one without noticing a problem.
The recall is based on the potential presence of foreign material, so consumers should follow the company’s instructions even when the food looks, smells and tastes normal.
Are All Outshine Products Recalled?
No.
This is one of the most important points for consumers to understand.
Dreyer’s said the current recall affects only specific Outshine Fruit Bars. The company has stated that no other Outshine products or varieties are affected.
The recall does not mean consumers need to remove every Outshine item from their freezer. Instead, shoppers should identify the specific products and batch codes listed in the recall notice.
This distinction is especially important because Outshine sells multiple fruit bar varieties and other frozen products. A different package size, flavor or product type may not be included.
When checking your freezer, therefore, use the complete product information rather than the brand name alone.
Where Were the Recalled Products Sold?
The affected fruit bars were distributed to retailers nationwide.
That means consumers across the United States should check their freezers if they regularly purchase Outshine Fruit Bars.
A nationwide distribution also means the recall is not limited to shoppers who purchased the products from one particular grocery chain. Retailers may remove affected inventory from their freezers, but people who purchased the products before the recall announcement may still have them at home.
Consumers should not assume that their location makes the product safe. The batch and UPC information provide a more reliable way to determine whether a specific package is included.
Why Batch Codes Matter in Food Recalls
Batch codes play an important role in modern food-safety recalls because manufacturers can use them to identify specific production runs.
A recall does not always mean that an entire brand or product category has a safety problem. In many cases, manufacturers can identify particular batches that may have been exposed to a manufacturing, packaging or ingredient issue.
That is why shoppers should resist relying only on the flavor or brand name.
For the current Outshine recall, the batch codes provide a critical identification tool. Consumers can compare the code printed on the bottom of their package with the listed affected codes.
The best-before date can provide another layer of confirmation, but it should not be used by itself. Some products sharing the same date may not necessarily be affected if their batch codes are different.
What Consumers Should Know About the Recall
The nationwide action is focused on select Outshine Fruit Bars that may contain glass. The affected products are six-count packages containing 2.5-ounce bars in five flavors: Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry.
The products were distributed nationwide, making this a recall that can affect consumers in different parts of the country.
The company has said that no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the affected products.
Nevertheless, consumers should take the possible glass contamination seriously. Anyone who finds a matching package should not consume it and should follow the recommended disposal or return procedure.
For shoppers who regularly buy frozen fruit bars, this recall is also a reminder that food-safety alerts can involve products that have been sitting in a freezer for weeks or months. Checking product codes after a recall announcement can help households identify affected items before they are served.
What Happens Next?
Retailers are expected to continue handling recalled inventory through their normal food-recall procedures. Consumers may also continue to see recall information circulated as grocery stores and news organizations alert shoppers.
Dreyer’s has emphasized its commitment to product safety and quality and apologized for the inconvenience caused by the recall.
Consumers who have questions about a potentially affected product can contact the company for additional information.
For now, the safest approach is straightforward: inspect the Outshine Fruit Bars in your freezer, compare the UPC and batch code, and do not consume any package that matches the recalled information.
The recall does not affect every Outshine product, so consumers should avoid unnecessary disposal of unrelated items. At the same time, any package that does match the affected product information should be treated as recalled regardless of whether it looks perfectly normal.
Bottom Line
The current recall involves specific Outshine Fruit Bars distributed throughout the United States because of the possibility of glass contamination. Five flavors are affected, but only certain six-count, 2.5-ounce packages and production batches are included.
Consumers can protect themselves by checking the bottom of their packages and comparing the UPC and batch information. If there is a match, the product should not be eaten.
No illnesses or injuries had been reported when the recall was announced, but the potential physical hazard means consumers should treat the warning seriously.
Have you checked your freezer for the affected Outshine bars? Share your experience and keep checking for the latest food-safety updates.