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Findings/Food/Stewart's Shops recalls two half-gallon ice cream flavors over possible metal pieces
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Stewart's Shops recalls two half-gallon ice cream flavors over possible metal pieces

USDA FSIS - Food Safety AlertsOctober 11, 20261 min read

This is an editorial summary of research originally reported by USDA FSIS - Food Safety Alerts. ProductSafer does not claim ownership of the underlying research. All intellectual property belongs to the original publishers.

Stewart's Shops is recalling Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry half-gallon ice cream sold in NY, VT and NH after a consumer found a metal object in a carton. No injuries have been reported.

What happened

Stewart's Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors of half-gallon ice cream due to the potential presence of metal. The recall was announced on October 2, 2026, and was published by the FDA.

Affected products

  • Stewart's Shops Heavenly Medley half-gallon ice cream, Best By Feb.10.27, UPC 0 82086 44371 1
  • Stewart's Shops Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry half-gallon ice cream, Best By Feb.11.27, UPC 0 82086 44377 3

The risk

The product may contain a metal object. A consumer found a metal object in a carton. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

What to do

Do not consume these products. Return them to any Stewart's Shops location for a full refund. Questions: Robin Cooper, 518-248-0455, rcooper@stewartsshops.com.

What you can doAI-generated

  • βœ“Check your freezer for Stewart's Shops half-gallon ice cream in Heavenly Medley or Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry flavors with Best By dates of February 10 or 11, 2027.
  • βœ“Throw out any cartons you find or return them to Stewart's Shops for a full refund right away.
  • βœ“Call Stewart's Shops at 518-248-0455 if you already ate some of this ice cream and have concerns about swallowing metal.
  • βœ“Avoid buying Stewart's Shops half-gallon ice cream in these two flavors until the company confirms the issue is resolved.

Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.

Read the full report at the original source

USDA FSIS - Food Safety Alerts

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ProductStewart's Shops half-gallon ice cream
CategoryFood
SeverityHigh Concern
SourceUSDA FSIS - Food Safety Alerts
PublishedOctober 11, 2026
Reading1 min read

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