Summary
So Delicious Dairy Free has issued a voluntary recall for its Salted Caramel Cluster Non‑Dairy Frozen Dessert pints after consumer complaints indicated the possible presence of foreign materials — including small stones and other hard objects — embedded in the cashew inclusions. The recall affects pints with SKU 136603 (UPC 744473476138) carrying best‑by dates on or before April 3, 2028. Danone USA, the parent company, notified the Food and Drug Administration and is working with retail partners to remove affected product from store shelves.
What to look for
- Product: So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non‑Dairy Frozen Dessert (pint size)
- SKU: 136603
- UPC: 744473476138
- Best‑by dates: On or before April 3, 2028
- Affected ingredient: Cashew cluster inclusions where foreign materials were reported
What consumers should do
- Do not consume the affected product. If you still have a pint that matches the SKU/UPC and best‑by date listed above, stop using it immediately.
- Contact So Delicious Consumer Care at 1‑833‑367‑8975 for information on a replacement coupon or refund, as provided by the company.
- Return the product to the place of purchase if instructed by the retailer, or follow the company’s guidance for disposal. Retain packaging if requested to document the affected product.
- If you experienced an injury or illness after consuming the product, contact your healthcare provider and report the incident to the FDA MedWatch adverse event reporting system.
Safety concerns and context
Physical contamination of food products with hard, non‑food objects (stones, metal fragments, etc.) can cause dental injury, choking, or internal damage if swallowed. Recalls triggered by foreign object contamination typically stem from breakdowns in supplier ingredient screening, ineffective foreign object detection during processing, or contamination at an upstream point in the supply chain. According to the company statement, the issue was identified through consumer complaints, and Danone USA has pursued a voluntary recall and notification to regulators.
Retail and supply‑chain impact
Retailers should treat this as a priority removal from store freezers, quarantining any inventory that matches the SKU/UPC and best‑by dates. Suppliers and manufacturers often review supplier controls, metal detector/x‑ray detection settings, and incoming ingredient inspection procedures after this type of recall to reduce recurrence risk. While the recall is limited to a single flavor and SKU, such actions can briefly constrain availability of the affected SKU and prompt retailers to recheck inventories for similar products that contain clusters or inclusions.
Regulatory follow‑up and guidance
Danone USA has notified the Food and Drug Administration and is coordinating with retailers to remove affected pints from distribution. Consumers with questions or concerns should consult the company recall notice and FDA guidance on recalls and food safety. If consumers suspect they were harmed by the product, they should report the event to FDA MedWatch so regulators can identify patterns and gauge risk.
Quick tips for consumers
- Check your freezer for pints matching SKU 136603 / UPC 744473476138 and best‑by dates through April 3, 2028.
- Do not taste or continue eating any product suspected of containing foreign objects; discard or return per company instructions.
- Keep photos of the product and packaging if you plan to seek reimbursement or report a problem.
- Call the So Delicious Consumer Care line at 1‑833‑367‑8975 for return/refund options.
Where this was reported
The recall was announced by Danone USA on behalf of the So Delicious Dairy Free brand and was reported by national business and consumer news outlets. For the latest official details, consult the brand notice and the FDA’s recall database.
Sources and further reading
- So Delicious (brand/parent company information): https://www.sodeliciousdairyfree.com
- Danone corporate site: https://www.danone.com
- FDA — Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
- FDA — MedWatch (report adverse events): https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program
- National business/consumer reporting (latest coverage): https://www.foxbusiness.com
If you purchased the affected product, act promptly: stop consumption, follow company return guidance, and report any health issues to your provider and the FDA.
