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Stewart's Shops Corp. — Class II: Stewarts Shops Vanilla Heavenly Medley 1/2 Gallon (1.89 L), UPC Codes: 0 82086 44371 1

MediumPublished Oct 21, 2026· AI-analyzed Oct 26, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Stewart's Shops Corp. has initiated a Class II recall for its Vanilla Heavenly Medley ice cream (1/2 gallon) due to potential contamination with metal fragments. The recall remains ongoing and covers products identified by UPC 0 82086 44371 1.

Who it affects

Stewart's Shops Corp. and regional food safety, manufacturing, and quality assurance personnel responsible for dairy product integrity and distribution.

Why it matters

A Class II recall indicates that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. This action suggests a likely breach in manufacturing controls or equipment integrity. Regulatory and QA teams should consider the implications for preventative maintenance schedules and the sensitivity of in-line metal detection protocols.

Practical takeaway

Quality teams should verify the effectiveness of metal detection and X-ray systems at the packaging stage. Operations must review equipment maintenance logs for potential sources of mechanical failure and update CAPA procedures to address foreign object contamination risks.

FDA source material

Class II. Reason: Foreign object: May contain pieces of metal. Product: Stewarts Shops Vanilla Heavenly Medley 1/2 Gallon (1.89 L), UPC Codes: 0 82086 44371 1. Firm: Stewart's Shops Corp. (Saratoga Springs NY United States). Status: Ongoing.

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