Outshine Fruit Bars Recall 2026: Frozen Bars, Glass & Lot Codes

On 16 August 2026, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. (Walnut Creek, California) started a voluntary nationwide recall of select Outshine Fruit Bars after consumer reports of glass in the frozen product. On 18 August 2026 the company updated the recall to add the 24-count variety pack.

This is a physical hazard recall — possible foreign material contamination with glass — not a salmonella, listeria, or undeclared-allergen action. As of the company announcement, no illnesses or injuries had been reported. That does not mean you should keep eating a matching box. Glass in a fruit bar can cut the mouth, throat, or gut.

This guide walks through which Outshine fruit bars are recalled, how to read the batch code on the bottom of the package, what is not included, how to get a refund, and what to do if you already ate one. Official source: Dreyer's updated recall notice (PR Newswire, 18 Aug 2026). Broader FDA listings: FDA recalls and safety alerts.

What Was Recalled?

Brand: Outshine (Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc.)
Product type: Frozen fruit bars (paddle bars), 2.5 oz each
Where sold: Retailers nationwide in the United States
Why: Possible glass fragments (foreign matter)

Dreyer's is explicit: no other Outshine products or varieties are in this action. That means other flavors, other pack sizes, and other Outshine lines (for example creamy bars or fruit snacks, if you have those) are not automatically recalled. Only the listed 6-count paddle-bar flavors and the listed 24-count variety-pack lots.

You still have to match UPC + batch code + best-before date. Same flavor, different lot = keep it. Matching flavor, matching lot = do not eat it.

How to Check Your Freezer (2 Minutes)

1. Pull the box. Do not unwrap and bite a bar to “look for glass.”
2. Turn the carton over. Codes are on the bottom of the package.
3. Confirm three things against the tables below:
   • UPC (barcode number)
   • Batch code starting with LLA
   • Best-before date printed next to that code
4. If all three line up with a recalled row: stop. Dispose of the product or return it to the store for a full refund.
5. If the UPC or batch code is not on the list, this recall does not apply to that box.

Best-before dates on recalled lots fall between 31 May 2027 (variety pack) and 30 November 2027 (some strawberry lots). A 2027 date is normal for frozen dessert — it is not proof the box is old or safe. Date plus LLA code is what matters.

Recalled Outshine Fruit Bars: UPC, Lots, Best-Before Dates

Codes below follow Dreyer's 18 August 2026 list. Type carefully. LLA617603, for example, appears on strawberry (best before 30 Sep 2027) and on watermelon (best before 30 Jun 2027) — always pair the code with the flavor UPC.

Outshine Strawberry — 6-count, 2.5 oz

UPC: 041548610047

Outshine Grape — 6-count, 2.5 oz

UPC: 041548244044

Outshine Watermelon — 6-count, 2.5 oz

UPC: 041548413624

Outshine Black Cherry — 6-count, 2.5 oz

UPC: 041548000121

Outshine Tangerine — 6-count, 2.5 oz

UPC: 041548612041

Outshine Variety Pack — 24-count, 2.5 oz

UPC: 041548816678
Added in the updated recall (18 August 2026). If you only read 16 August headlines, check this box again.

What This Recall Is — and Is Not

India / travel: Outshine Fruit Bars are a US retail freezer product (Dreyer's/Edy's family), not a typical kirana or Indian supermarket SKU. If you live in the US, bought imported frozen dessert, or have a box from a US trip still in the freezer, check the bottom of the carton. Indian mango or kulfi pops from other brands are not this recall.

Why Glass in Frozen Fruit Bars Matters

Glass is a hard, sharp foreign body. In a frozen bar it may be:

• Invisible until the ice melts in the mouth
• Felt as a “grit,” “crunch,” or sudden cut
• Small enough to swallow without a dramatic scene — especially in children, who may keep eating

Possible injuries (not a diagnosis — a reason to stop and get care):

Most small, smooth objects pass. Glass is not in that “wait and see at home” category the way a watermelon seed is. MedlinePlus on swallowed objects is written for patients: do not induce vomiting, and get medical help when the object is sharp or the person has pain, bleeding, or trouble swallowing.

This recall is not a gut infection. You do not need a stool parasite panel because of this notice. If a doctor later worries about GI bleeding, they may order a stool occult blood test or imaging — that is a clinical decision, not a DIY kit after dessert.

If You Already Ate a Recalled Bar

If you have no symptoms

• Stop the rest of that box. Treat remaining bars as recalled.
• Note the UPC, batch code, and time you ate it.
• Watch for 24–48 hours: mouth cuts, pain on swallowing, abdominal pain, vomiting, blood in spit or stool.
• Call Dreyer's if you want to report the lot: dreyers@casupport.com or 800-392-4885 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET).

If you have symptoms — or a child ate a matching lot and you are unsure

• Do not induce vomiting. That can cause more cuts.
• Do not try to pull glass out of the throat with fingers.
• Go to urgent care or an emergency department, especially for bleeding, severe pain, trouble swallowing, or a child who will not drink.
• Tell them it may be glass in a frozen fruit bar, and bring the box if you still have it.

Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider immediately — that is also Dreyer's own language in the recall.

Refund, Disposal, and Who to Call

Retailers will pull matching lots as the notice moves through distribution. Your job is the home freezer, not the news headline.

Check FDA recall pages if later updates add lots. This article reflects the 18 August 2026 company update. If Dreyer's expands the list again, trust the newest official table over an older screenshot.

How scanura Fits (and Does Not)

scanura explains lab reports. It does not replace an ER visit for possible glass injury.

If a clinician later orders a CBC, electrolytes, or imaging after abdominal pain or bleeding, you can upload the PDF to scanura for a plain-language read of the numbers — alongside the doctor's plan, not instead of it.

Key Takeaways

1. Dreyer's Outshine fruit bars recall (August 2026) is for possible glass, not food poisoning.
2. Recalled frozen products are specific 6-count 2.5 oz strawberry, watermelon, grape, tangerine, and black cherry bars, plus listed 24-count variety packs.
3. Match UPC + LLA batch code + best-before on the bottom of the box.
4. The variety pack was added on 18 August; 16 August stories may be incomplete.
5. No other Outshine varieties are included, per the company.
6. Do not eat matching lots. Return them for a refund or throw them away.
7. No injuries reported as of the notice — still treat glass as a cut risk.
8. If you swallowed glass or have pain/bleeding, do not vomit on purpose; get medical care.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. It summarises Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. public recall announcements as of 18 August 2026. Lot lists can change. scanura is not affiliated with Dreyer's, Outshine, Nestlé, or Froneri. scanura does not provide medical diagnosis. If you may have ingested glass, contact a qualified clinician or emergency services. Outshine and related names are trademarks of their owners; this is news and health-education coverage, not an official recall page.