Wells Enterprises recalls over 16,000 gallons of ice cream products because of plastic contamination

Wells Enterprises, Inc. of Le Mars, IA, is recalling multiple 3-gallon tubs of ice cream and frozen yogurt products because of potential contamination with plastic foreign material. 

The recall, initiated on April 25, 2025, is classified as a Class II recall, indicating a low risk of serious health consequences, though temporary or reversible effects may occur. The recall remains ongoing, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recalled products were distributed to 103 distribution centers across the United States. The recall was voluntarily initiated by the firm, with consignees notified via email. 

No press release has been issued for this recall, and no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported as of the posting of this recall.

Recalled products:

Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX 77077, UPC: 00074865257275, Item: 1026416

Code Information: Jet Code: SYS CLSC VANILLA PACKED 03/28/25004011 LOT 50025 HH 19115 18:00 5087 IF USED BY 3/28/26

Product Quantity: 17 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0798-2025

Keith Valley Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Distributed by Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX 76101, UPC: 046045065871, Item: 1144343

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G KTHV VANILLA 1CS LOT 50004HH 19115 18:00 5100 IF USED BY 10/9/26

Product Quantity: 569 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0799-2025

Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Distributed by Ben E. Keith Foods, Fort Worth, TX 76101, UPC: 046045065833, Item: 1144464

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G ELLF PREM VANILLA 1CS LOT 50003HH 19115 18:00 5087 IF USED BY 9/26/26

Product Quantity: 600 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0800-2025

Rocky Road Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050314, Item: 19695

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G BB PREM ROCKY ROAD 1CS LOT50009 HH 19115 18:00 510 BEST IF USED BY 10/10/26

Product Quantity: 169 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0779-2025

Mocha Almond Fudge Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050420, Item: 19702

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G BB PREM MOCHA ALMOND FUDGE 1CS LOT50016 HH 19115 18:00 5100 BEST IF USED BY 10/09/26

Product Quantity: 359 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0780-2025

Peanut Butter ‘N Fudge Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050574, Item: 33429

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G BB PREM PEANUT BTR & FUDGE 1CS LOT50012 HH 19115 18:00 5098 BEST IF USED BY 10/07/26

Product Quantity: 201 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0781-2025

Country Rich Vanilla Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640600052, Item: 102010

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G CR VANILLA 1CS LOT50085 HH 19115 18:00 5108 BEST IF USED BY 10/17/26

Product Quantity: 240 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0782-2025

Scooper Hero Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050642, Item: 487054

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G BB PREM SCOOPER HERO 1CS LOT50011 HH 19115 18:00 5087 BEST IF USED BY 09/26/26

Product Quantity: 726 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0783-2025

Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050482, Item: 662429

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G BB PREM COTTON CANDY IC 1CS LOT50018 HH 19115 18:00 5099 BEST IF USED BY 10/08/26

Product Quantity: 39 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0784-2025

GFGB Vanilla Bean Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640000272, Item: 669740

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G GFGB VANILLA BEAN 1CS LOT50024 HH 19115 18:00 5093 BEST IF USED BY 4/3/26

Product Quantity: 120 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0785-2025

Quick Blend Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640050604, Item: 773034

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G BB QUICK BLEND VANILLA IC 1CS LOT50034 HH 19115 18:00 5098 BEST IF USED BY 10/07/26

Product Quantity: 280 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0786-2025

BIPC Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640008025, Item: 934085

Code Information: Jet Code: LOT 50024 HH 19115 18:00 5105 USE BY OCT/14/26

Product Quantity: 1858 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0789-2025

Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 00070640022144, Item: 1352604

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G SK VANILLA FY 1CS LOT 50002HH 19115 18:00 5091 IF USED BY 9/30/26

Product Quantity: 5280 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0790-2025

Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640022250, Item: 1355358

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G PBLY VANILLA ICE CREAM 1CS LOT50005 HH 19115 18:00 5097 BEST IF USED BY 10/06/26

Product Quantity: 961 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0791-2025

GFGB 12% Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640018451, Item: 1435313

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G GFGB PREM VANILLA 1CS LOT50004 HH 19115 18:00 5092 IF USED BY 4/2/26

Product Quantity: 109 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0792-2025

Gordon Choice Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Distributed by Gordon Food Service, Wyoming, MI 49509, UPC: 00093901820730, Item: 1367499

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G GORDON CHOICE VANILLA 1CS LOT50003 HH 19115 18:00 5093 BEST IF USED BY 10/02/26

Product Quantity: 1080 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0793-2025

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Madagascar Vanilla

Description: 3 GAL, Distributed by US Foods, Inc., Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC: 50758108658085, Item: 945313

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G CHFL VANILLA BEAN 1CS LOT 50026 HH 19115 18:00 5094 IF USED BY 10/3/26

Product Quantity: 320 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0794-2025

Glenview Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Distributed by US Foods, Inc., Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC: 50758108118398, Item: 785848

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G GLNV VANILLA 1CS LOT 50066HH 19115 18:00 5105 IF USED BY 10/14/26

Product Quantity: 1573 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0795-2025

Glenview Farms Chocolate Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Distributed by US Foods, Inc., Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC: 50758108118404, Item: 785855

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G GLNV CHOCOLATE 1CS LOT 50033HH 19115 18:00 5101 IF USED BY 10/10/26

Product Quantity: 67 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0796-2025

Glenview Farms Artificially Flavored French Vanilla Ice Cream

Description: 3 GAL, Distributed by US Foods, Inc., Rosemont, IL 60018, UPC: 50758108392668, Item: 785887

Code Information: Jet Code: 3G GLNV FRENCH VANILLA 1CS LOT 50015HH 19115 18:00 5094 IF USED BY 10/3/26

Product Quantity: 2261 3-gallon tubs

Recall Number: F-0797-2025

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled ice cream or frozen yogurt products should not consume them. The products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

About foreign object concerns

The presence of plastic in food products poses risks such as choking, oral injury, or gastrointestinal damage if ingested. Consumers experiencing adverse effects after consuming these products should seek medical attention promptly.

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