The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0788-2025·Announced 2025-05-21

Johnny Rockets vanilla ice cream recalled due to possible plastic pieces

Wells Enterprises is recalling Johnny Rockets vanilla ice cream 3-gallon tubs because plastic foreign material may be present in the product. The recall affects ice cream distributed to 103 distribution centers across the United States.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for foreign material (plastic) contamination without reported illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores a 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is recalling Johnny Rockets vanilla flavored ice cream in 3-gallon tubs because plastic foreign material may be present in the product. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected product was distributed to 103 distribution centers across the United States. Consumers should not consume this ice cream if they believe it may be contaminated with plastic pieces. Anyone who has purchased the product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The affected product has the following Jet Code: 3G JRKT VANILLA 1CS LOT50029 HH 19115 18:00 5094 with a best-by date of October 3, 2026. Approximately 100 3-gallon tubs were affected by this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Johnny Rockets Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 GAL, Wells Enterprises, INC dba Wells Dairy, Inc Le Mars, IA 51031, UPC: 070640006564, Item: 902486
Manufacturer
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Category
Food — Ice Cream
Hazard
  • plastic-contamination
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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