On August 16, 2026, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream announced a voluntary safety recall affecting a limited number of its highly popular Outshine Fruit Bars. The company initiated the recall due to a potential contamination risk involving foreign material—specifically, the possible presence of glass particles within the frozen bars.
Although there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled frozen treats as of the announcement date, consumers are urged to check their freezers immediately and discard any affected products to prevent accidental ingestion or dental damage.
Which Outshine Fruit Bars Flavors are Recalled?
The recall affects specific 6-count boxes containing 2.5-ounce bars of the following five popular Outshine flavors:
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
- Grape
- Tangerine
- Black Cherry
No other Outshine products, box sizes, or flavors are affected by this recall alert.
How to Identify Recalled Outshine Products (UPC & Best-By Dates)
To determine if you have a recalled box of fruit bars, inspect the UPC barcode and the "best-by" date printed on the underside of the packaging. The affected products have best-by dates ranging between June 2027 and November 2027:
- Strawberry Fruit Bars (6-pack)
• UPC Code:041548610047
• Best-by Dates: Sept 30, 2027; Oct 31, 2027; Nov 30, 2027 - Grape Fruit Bars (6-pack)
• UPC Code:041548244044
• Best-by Dates: Sept 30, 2027; Oct 31, 2027
• UPC Code:041548000121
• Best-by Date: July 31, 2027 - Watermelon Fruit Bars (6-pack)
• UPC Code:041548413624
• Best-by Dates: June 30, 2027; July 31, 2027 - Tangerine Fruit Bars (6-pack)
• UPC Code:041548612041
• Best-by Date: Oct 31, 2027
Summary of Recalled Outshine Batches
| Flavor | UPC Number | Impacted Best-by Dates Range |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | 041548610047 | Sept 30, 2027 — Nov 30, 2027 |
| Grape | 041548244044 / 041548000121 | July 31, 2027 — Oct 31, 2027 |
| Watermelon | 041548413624 | June 30, 2027 — July 31, 2027 |
| Tangerine | 041548612041 | Oct 31, 2027 |
What Should Consumers Do?
If you find an affected box of Outshine Fruit Bars in your freezer, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream advises the following actions:
- Do Not Eat: Do not consume the product under any circumstances.
- Dispose or Return: Safely discard the box or return it to the retail grocery store where it was purchased to obtain a full cash refund.
- Contact Customer Service: For additional questions, support, or refund verification, email Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream directly at dreyers@casupport.com.
We will update this post with further advisories or press statements if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues additional warnings.