Check Your Freezer: Ice Cream Sandwiches Recalled

Ice cream sandwich eaters might get more than they bargained for if they bite into a Woolworths ice cream sandwich — and not in a good way. Per Food Standards Australia & New Zealand (those countries' equivalent to the FDA in the U.S.), Woolworths Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches are being recalled due to metal fragments being discovered in the treats. It's unclear if the metal bits were found baked into the cookies/biscuits or mixed into the ice cream.

The affected sandwiches were sold in four packs of 440-milliliter volumes. There were sold at Woolworths locations in Australian states of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, as well as the Australian Capital Territory. They can be identified with a "Best Before" date of Nov. 2, 2024 (formatted as 2.11.2024). The ice cream sandwiches originated within Australia.

Obviously, eating metal fragments could cause serious health issues, so customers who've purchased the sweet treats shouldn't eat them. Instead, they should return the product to a Woolworths Supermarket or Woolworths Metro location, where a refund will be provided.

A full flyer concerning the recall can be found at this link. Woolworths shoppers can also contact the company at 1800 103 515 with questions about the Woolworths Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches recall. A full, regularly updated list of Food Standards Australia & New Zealand recalls can be found at this link. Woolworths also keeps a list of recalls for their shoppers on its official website.

We here at PopCulture.com typically keep tabs on recalls worldwide, so you can also just stay tuned to our Trending page for updates. Other recent recalls include a U.S.-based recall of TorTrix Con Chicharrón, an Australia-based recall of Hershey's Syrup Indulgent Caramel Flavor, and U.K.-based recalls of Grape Tree Toffee Popcorn and Jack's Guacamole.