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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0800-2025/FDA enforcement
Wells Enterprises, INC.·Food·Apr 25, 2025

Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 Gal, Distributed by Ben E

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Foreign material (plastic) may be present in ice cream product

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDADistribution not listedMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWells Enterprises, INC.
Recalling firmWells Enterprises, INC.Le Mars, IA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 46045 06583 3
Lot / date codes
  • Jet Code: 3G ELLF PREM VANILLA 1CS LOT 50003HH 19115 18:00 5087 IF USED BY 9/26/26
Distribution area

103 distribution centers across the US

United States

Quantity affected600 3-gallon tubs
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 21, 2025
FDA recall numberF-0800-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Wells Enterprises, INC. initiated this food recall on April 25, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Foreign material (plastic) may be present in ice cream product. The FDA report lists distribution as: 103 distribution centers across the US.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Foreign material (plastic) may be present in ice cream product

Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 Gal, Distributed by Ben E was made or distributed by Wells Enterprises, INC. in Le Mars, IA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0800-2025, dated May 21, 2025.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 Gal, Distributed by Ben E recall?

Wells Enterprises, INC. recalled Ellington Farms Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream, 3 Gal, Distributed by Ben E in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0800-2025. Foreign material (plastic) may be present in ice cream product

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Wells Enterprises, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0800-2025. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.