Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream issued a voluntary recall of specific Outshine Fruit Bars on August 16, 2025, due to possible glass contamination. The recalled products are 6-count packages of 2.5-ounce paddle bars in five flavors: Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine, and Black Cherry.

The recalled Outshine Fruit Bars were distributed to retailers nationwide. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recall.

"The safety, quality, and integrity of our products remain our highest priority. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause our consumers and retail customers," Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said. "We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality and to earning the trust of our consumers and customers every day."

Affected Strawberry bars have UPC 041548610047 and best-by dates of September 30, October 31, or November 30, 2027. Affected Watermelon bars have UPC 041548413624 and best-by dates of June 30 or July 31, 2027.

A second affected Grape variety and the Black Cherry variety share UPC 041548000121 and a best-by date of July 31, 2027. No other Outshine products or varieties are impacted by the recall.

Outshine Fruit Bars are sold at retailers including Dollar General, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and Jewel Osco in Illinois. Consumers with questions can contact Dreyer's at dreyers@casupport.com.

Timeline

A second affected Grape variety and the Black Cherry variety share UPC 041548000121 and a best-by date of July 31, 2027. Affected Strawberry bars include batch codes LLA616903, LLA617003, LLA617103, LLA617203, LLA617303, LLA617403, LLA617503, LLA617603 with a best before date of September 30, 2027; batch codes LLA620303, LLA620403, LLA620503, LLA620603, LLA620703, LLA620803, LLA620903, LLA621003, LLA621103, LLA621203 with a best before date of October 31, 2027; and additional codes. Affected Grape bars with UPC 041548244044 include batch codes LLA616803, LLA616903 with a best before date of September 30, 2027, and batch codes LLA619703, LLA619803, LLA619903, LLA620003, LLA620103, LLA620203, LLA620303 with a best before date of October 31, 2027.

Affected Tangerine bars have UPC 041548612041 and a best-by date of October 31, 2027. One affected Grape variety has UPC 041548244044 and best-by dates of September 30 or October 31, 2027.

What's New

Additional reporting identified specific batch codes for the recalled items. Affected Strawberry bars include batch codes LLA616903, LLA617003, LLA617103, LLA617203, LLA617303, LLA617403, LLA617503, LLA617603 with a best before date of September 30, 2027; batch codes LLA620303, LLA620403, LLA620503, LLA620603, LLA620703, LLA620803, LLA620903, LLA621003, LLA621103, LLA621203 with a best before date of October 31, 2027; and others. Affected Tangerine bars include batch codes LLA619603 and LLA619703.

Affected Grape bars with UPC 041548244044 include batch codes LLA616803, LLA616903 with a best before date of September 30, 2027, and batch codes LLA619703, LLA619803, LLA619903, LLA620003, LLA620103, LLA620203, LLA620303 with a best before date of October 31, 2027. Affected Black Cherry bars with UPC 041548000121 include batch codes LLA618503, LLA618603, LLA618703, LLA618803, LLA618903, LLA619003. Outshine Fruit Bars are sold at retailers including Dollar General, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and Jewel Osco in Illinois. No other Outshine products or varieties are impacted by the recall. Affected Watermelon bars include batch codes LLA617603, LLA617703, LLA617803, LLA617903, LLA618003, LLA618103 with a best before date of June 30, 2027, and batch codes LLA618203, LLA618303, LLA618403, LLA618503, LLA619003, LLA619103, LLA619203, LLA619303, LLA619403, LLA619503 with a best before date of July 31, 2027.

Why It Matters

The recall involves products distributed to retailers nationwide, affecting multiple flavors and batch codes with best-by dates extending into 2027. Consumers are advised to check their purchases against the specific UPCs and batch codes provided to determine if their items are part of the voluntary action.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream emphasized its commitment to food safety standards and apologized for the inconvenience. The company provided a contact email for consumers with questions, ensuring a channel for further information regarding the disposal or return of the affected products.