Outshine Fruit Bar Recall
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream recalls Outshine Fruit Bars over potential glass contamination concern.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream has recalled its Outshine Fruit Bars over concerns that some products may contain glass fragments, according to Action News JAX. The affected bars come in five flavors: strawberry, watermelon, grape, tangerine, and black cherry.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported so far, WPXI noted. Consumers who have the recalled bars are advised to throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Which Outshine Bars Are Affected by the Recall
The recall covers a limited number of Outshine Fruit Bars in five specific flavors. Those flavors are strawberry, watermelon, grape, tangerine, and black cherry, according to KIRO 7. Not every package of Outshine bars is part of this recall — only certain production batches are involved.
Outshine is a brand under Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, one of the largest ice cream companies in the United States. The bars are widely sold at major grocery stores across the country, WSB-TV reported.
Glass in Food: Why This Recall Is Taken Seriously
Glass contamination in food is considered a serious safety hazard. Even small glass fragments can cause cuts inside the mouth, throat, or stomach. Swallowing glass can lead to internal injury, which is why regulators treat such recalls as urgent matters.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream acted by pulling the affected products before any reported injuries, according to WHIO. Acting quickly in situations like this is standard practice to protect consumers and limit liability.
What You Should Do If You Have These Bars
If you have Outshine Fruit Bars at home, check the flavor. If they are strawberry, watermelon, grape, tangerine, or black cherry, do not eat them. Throw them in the trash or bring them back to the store, Boston 25 News advised.
Stores are required to give you a full refund — no receipt needed in most cases. If you have questions, you can also contact Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream directly. Consumers can also report concerns to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to WSOC-TV.
No Illnesses Reported, But Caution Is Still Advised
As of the time of the recall announcement, no one has reported getting sick or hurt from the affected bars, K92.3 Orlando reported. That is good news, but health officials still urge people not to take chances with any recalled product.
Food safety experts say glass contamination can be hard to spot with the naked eye. A piece of glass inside a frozen bar could easily go unnoticed until it causes harm. When in doubt, throw it out, My Magic 94.9 noted.
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