Dreyer's Outshine Fruit Bars Recall Expands Consumer Alert

Dreyer's Outshine Fruit Bars recall concerns select 6-count boxes of 2.5-ounce frozen fruit bars that may contain glass fragments, according to Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream. The voluntary nationwide recall covers five flavors—Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry—and consumers should check their freezers before eating any potentially affected product.

Dreyer’s announced the recall on Aug. 16, and national and local reports continued to alert shoppers on Aug. 18. The company said no illnesses or injuries had been reported in connection with the recalled products as of its announcement.

The recall is limited to specific products and lots rather than every Outshine item. That distinction matters because consumers should not assume that all Outshine fruit bars are affected simply because the brand appears in the recall coverage.

Which Outshine fruit bars are part of the recall?

The recalled products are 6-count packages containing 2.5-ounce Outshine Fruit Bars. The affected flavors reported by Dreyer’s are Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry. The products were distributed to retailers nationwide, making the recall relevant to shoppers across the United States rather than a single state or retail chain.

Published recall details identify products using information printed on the bottom of the package, including UPC information, batch or lot codes and best-by dates. Consumers should compare the complete package information rather than relying only on the flavor name, because an unaffected package of the same flavor is not necessarily included in the recall.

For example, reporting on the recall lists a Strawberry UPC of 041548610047 and a Tangerine UPC of 041548612041. Grape has also been reported with more than one UPC configuration, which is another reason shoppers should check the package carefully against the official recall information.

Why were the frozen fruit bars recalled?

Dreyer’s initiated the voluntary recall because select Outshine Fruit Bars may contain foreign material in the form of glass. Glass contamination is treated as a food-safety hazard because a consumer could be injured if a contaminated product is eaten. The company has not publicly explained in the available reports exactly how the suspected glass entered the affected products.

The lack of reported injuries does not mean recalled products are considered safe to eat. The purpose of a voluntary recall is to remove potentially hazardous products from consumers before an injury occurs. Dreyer’s said consumer safety and product quality were priorities and apologized for the inconvenience caused by the recall.

The recall also demonstrates why shoppers should pay attention to lot information rather than treating a brand-wide recall as a blanket warning. Current reporting indicates that other Outshine products and varieties are not included in this specific recall.

What should consumers do with recalled Outshine bars?

Consumers who find a package that matches the recalled product information should not eat the bars. Reports citing the recall instructions say shoppers should either discard the affected product or return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.

If a package has already been opened, consumers should avoid eating any remaining bars and should handle disposal carefully. People who believe they may have been injured after consuming a potentially affected product should seek appropriate medical advice rather than assuming that the absence of symptoms in other consumers means there is no risk.

Shoppers should also avoid relying on social-media posts or photographs alone when deciding whether a package is affected. The safest approach is to compare the UPC, batch information and best-by date on the package with the recall information supplied by Dreyer’s or the applicable food-safety authority.

Does the recall affect every Outshine product?

No. Current reports describe the action as a limited recall involving specific 6-count, 2.5-ounce fruit-bar products and five named flavors. Other Outshine products are not automatically part of this recall.

This is especially important for consumers who buy several Outshine varieties. A different size, variety or package should not be treated as recalled unless its identifying information matches the affected products listed in the recall notice.

The FDA has previously published Dreyer’s recall notices for other Outshine products, including a 2023 recall involving undeclared milk in a specific No Sugar Added Strawberry product. That earlier action was unrelated to the current glass-contamination recall, showing why consumers should always check the details and date of a particular recall rather than relying on an old alert.

Why checking the package matters more than the brand name

The most useful step for consumers is to inspect the information printed on the bottom of the box. Recall coverage indicates that UPCs, batch or lot information and best-by dates can be used to distinguish affected inventory from unaffected products.

That approach reduces unnecessary disposal of products that are not included in the recall while helping consumers identify packages that should not be eaten. Because the recalled bars were distributed nationwide, shoppers should perform the same check regardless of where in the United States they purchased them.

The recall remains a developing food-safety story, and consumers should use the latest company or regulatory information if additional products or identifying details are added. At the time of the latest reports, no illnesses or injuries had been reported from the affected products.

FAQ: Outshine Fruit Bars recall

Which Outshine Fruit Bars were recalled?

The recall covers select 6-count packages of 2.5-ounce Outshine Fruit Bars in Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry flavors because of possible glass contamination.

Why were Outshine Fruit Bars recalled?

Dreyer’s recalled specific products because they may contain foreign material, specifically glass fragments, creating a potential food-safety hazard.

Can I eat an Outshine bar if I have one at home?

Consumers should first compare the package’s UPC, batch or lot information and best-by date with the affected recall information. If the product matches the recalled inventory, do not eat it.

What should I do with a recalled Outshine Fruit Bar?

Consumers are advised to discard the affected product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Have anyone been injured by the recalled bars?

No illnesses or injuries had been reported in the available company and news reports at the time of publication.

Are all Outshine products recalled?

No. The current recall is limited to specific 6-count, 2.5-ounce fruit-bar products and identified flavors and lots. Other Outshine products are not automatically affected.