Wells Enterprises issues nationwide ice cream recall over plastic contamination
The FDA listed the recall as Class II.
USA – Wells Enterprises, an ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturer, has recalled batches of its ice cream products across the country due to the possible presence of plastics.
According to the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report, the products were shipped to nearly 103 food service locations in the United States.
The recall, initiated by Wells Enterprises on April 25, affected 22 different varieties of ice cream and frozen yoghurt distributed to 103 centres located in the USA.
The company pulled the products over concerns that plastic had been introduced during preparation. Wells Enterprises oversees brands that include Blue Bunny, Halo Top and Johnny Rockets.
The FDA listed the recall as Class II, meaning that it is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Among the recalled products was 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.
Ferrero acquires Wells Enterprise
In 2022, Ferrero struck a deal to buy Wells Enterprises to enhance its chances of successfully taking on competitors in the USA market.
Based in Iowa, USA, Wells Enterprise manufactures and sells ice cream under brands including Blue Bunny, Bomb Pop, and Halo Top.
The acquisition, for undisclosed terms, plays well into Ferrero’s strategy for growth into the ice cream category while providing Wells with an opportunity for accelerated growth.
Executive chairman Giovanni Ferrero said: “This represents a win-win partnership, bringing together ice-cream experts and confectionery champions. Together, we have the power of one and are well placed to grow and compete in the ice cream market.”
In a joint statement, the companies reported that Wells will “remain a stand-alone business” retaining production operations in their offices in Le Mars, Iowa, Henderson, Nevada as well as in Dunkirk, New York.
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