Wells Enterprises, the maker of Blue Bunny and Halo Top, has recalled over 17,800 tubs of ice cream and frozen yoghurt. The products may contain plastic fragments, prompting a nationwide Class II recall.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the recall was initiated on 25 April 2025 and classified it as a Class II recall—indicating a risk of “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” While no injuries have been reported, the scope and distribution of the affected products have raised public and commercial awareness.
Wide-Ranging Recall Includes 22 Flavours and Over 100 Distribution Points
The recall affects exactly 17,866 containers of ice cream and frozen yoghurt produced by Wells Enterprises, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa. These products were primarily distributed in 3-gallon tubs, a format typically used by foodservice providers rather than general consumers.
According to the FDA report, the recalled items span 22 distinct flavours, including Rocky Road, Mocha Almond Fudge, Vanilla Bean with Madagascar vanilla, and several private-label brands such as Glenview Farms and Ellington Farms.
The impacted products have “Best If Used By” dates ranging from March to October 2026, indicating a long shelf life and extended distribution cycle.
Distribution covered 103 locations nationwide, including cities such as Wyoming, Michigan; Rosemont, Illinois; Houston and Fort Worth, Texas; and the company’s home base in Iowa. The presence of plastic fragments in these products has not led to any reported injuries, but the recall was issued as a precautionary measure to mitigate potential risks.
The FDA’s Class II designation reflects a scenario where exposure to the defective product may cause health effects that are not serious or long-lasting, but still require intervention. As of the latest update, Wells Enterprises has not provided direct consumer-facing instructions, although inquiries are directed to the company’s online contact form.
Consumer Safety Procedures Remain Unclear Amid Large-Scale Foodservice Impact
The scope of the recall and the affected packaging format underscore a particular concern for institutional and commercial clients, such as restaurants, cafeterias and healthcare facilities. With no retail-sized tubs on the list, the recall’s primary effect is on business-to-business distribution chains rather than individual consumers.
Although the FDA report includes a detailed list of Universal Product Codes (UPCs) and lot numbers for identification, the lack of specific consumer guidance has drawn criticism.
According to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, Wells Enterprises did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and the FDA report does not outline recommended actions for customers who may have received or served the affected products.
No adverse reactions or contamination-related injuries have been confirmed to date. The recall remains voluntary and precautionary, pending further internal review by the manufacturer and any additional communication from federal health agencies.
