Second Ice Cream Recall
Danone recalls millions of So Delicious ice cream pints again due to stones.
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The FDA said unaffected So Delicious products may remain on store shelves, and products shipped after the affected batch are not part of the recall.
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So Delicious acknowledged the recurrence of the issue, saying, “We know this is not the quality you expect from us,” and claimed it had “identified and corrected this issue” before bringing the product back to market.
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Consumers who have the affected dessert are advised to dispose of it immediately rather than merely avoiding consumption, according to the recall coverage.
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One report noted that the FDA notice did not initially specify how many pints were involved in the recall.
Danone USA is recalling 4.7 million pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert after cashew inclusions were found to contain small stones and other hard objects, according to FDA. The recall covers products with best-by dates on or before April 3, 2028, sold at retailers nationwide. This is the second recall for the same product in less than a year — the company issued an identical recall in December 2025.
The contamination poses risks of tooth fractures, mouth injuries, choking, and gastrointestinal damage. Danone acknowledged the recurrence, stating, "We know this is not the quality you expect from us." Consumers should dispose of affected pints immediately and may contact So Delicious at 1-833-367-8975 for refunds or replacement coupons.
Stones Return to So Delicious Freezers Nine Months Later
Danone discovered the problem through fresh customer complaints about foreign objects in the cashew clusters, according to FDA notices. The company previously claimed it had "identified and corrected this issue" after the December 2025 recall. Yet the same contamination problem emerged again, suggesting the fix did not work. Sunday Guardian Live reported this marks a second nationwide recall within nine months.
The affected product carries SKU 136603 and UPC 744473476138. Cryptorank.io noted the recall covers pints sold at major retailers including Walmart and Target. Only this specific salted caramel flavor is affected — all other So Delicious products remain unaffected and safe to consume.
Why Stones Keep Showing Up in Cashew Clusters
Raw cashews and other tree nuts frequently contain small stones and gravel from harvest and processing. Food manufacturers use sorting machines to remove these objects before packaging. Danone's supplier sorting systems failed twice — in December 2025 and again in September 2026 — allowing contaminated batches to reach store shelves. This pattern signals a deeper problem in the company's nut supply chain quality controls.
The recurrence within nine months severely damages brand trust, particularly in the premium plant-based dessert market where consumers pay extra for safety and quality. Industry analysts view the repeated failure as evidence of systemic weakness in vendor protocols rather than a one-time mistake.
What Consumers Should Do Right Now
If you have a So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster pint in your freezer, do not eat it. Danone advises immediate disposal in the trash. Check the best-by date on your box — if it reads on or before April 3, 2028, the pint is likely affected. Products shipped after the affected batch are safe and may remain in stores, per FDA guidance.
For refunds or replacement coupons, call So Delicious at 1-833-367-8975 or visit their website. If you experienced tooth damage, mouth injury, or other harm from consuming the dessert, contact a healthcare provider immediately and report the incident to the FDA. Anyone with concerns can also reach out to the Hawai'i Department of Health, which issued a state-level alert.
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